Flavia shares her experiences as a volunteer traveler, starting with her au pair program in Texas and later discovering World Packers in California. She compares the immersion into American culture between being an au pair and working at a hostel. Flavia highlights her favorite experiences at the hostel, including cooking a big Christmas dinner with fellow volunteers. She offers advice for future volunteer travelers, emphasizing the importance of embracing the journey and being open-minded. Flavia discusses the personal growth and skills gained from her volunteer experiences and the formation of lifelong friendships. She concludes by sharing her future plans after graduating from her masters in San Francisco.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:07 Discovering World Packers
06:00 Comparison of Au Pair and Hostel Experiences
09:19 Favorite Experiences at the Hostel
11:45 Advice for Future Volunteer Travelers
13:09 Growth and Skills from Volunteer Experiences
15:00 Forming Lifelong Friendships
17:20 Future Plans and Graduation
18:42 Closing Remarks
