Work Trade Program
Use Your Skills. Earn Trip Credit. Travel With Purpose.
Trade Your Skills for Trip Credit
At Trek Relief, we believe meaningful sustainable travel and service trips abroad should be accessible to those who want to make an impact. Our Work Trade Program allows you to support our nonprofit projects—through skills like organizing, public speaking, leadership, and professional expertise—in exchange for trip credit toward one of our purpose-driven adventures in Nepal.
Whether you’re a student, creative, seasoned traveler, or someone called to give back, you can participate in this heart-centered exchange and join our global community service programs.
How It Works
Trek Relief’s Work Trade Program provides flexible, impactful ways to support international service programs or assist from home while earning trip credit.
Each role strengthens our nonprofit mission, deepens your connection with our work, and grows our community.
Complete defined tasks and submit documentation to earn credit that reduces your trip cost.
All trip credits expire three years from your last completed task. Make your support count!
Current Work Trade Opportunities
Host a Meetup on Trek Relief Adventurers
Help us build connections within our community by hosting a meetup on the Trek Relief Adventurers Facebook group. Encourage a healthy, adventurous lifestyle while fostering leadership and community support.
What You’ll Do:
Plan and lead a community event in your area that is aligned with Trek Relief values
Share upcoming trip dates and mission info
Create a Facebook event (2+ weeks in advance)
Post recap with photos in our Trek Relief Adventurers group
Submit a summary and images to hello@trekrelief.org
Trip Credit: $25 per attendee, up to $200 per approved meetup (one-time per person)
Best For: Volunteers who love building community and leading small events
Set Up a Speaking Event
Share your experience with Trek Relief and support our international service programs by hosting a speaking event—online, in-person, or via podcast.
What You’ll Do:
Plan and host an event to share your Trek Relief experience
Promote your event through social media, email invitations, or community boards
Highlight our mission, your personal journey, and ways others can get involved
Provide event documentation to Trek Relief for review
Trip Credit: $100 per approved event
Best For: Confident speakers and storytellers looking to make an impact.
Post Flyers in Your Community
Help grow awareness for Trek Relief by posting flyers in locations that attract adventure-minded participants. Participants are responsible for printing color copies; Trek Relief provides the digital file.
What You’ll Do:
Receive the digital flyer file from Trek Relief
Post flyers in climbing gyms, fitness centers, outdoor gear shops, and other community hubs
Ensure flyers are posted at least 3 months before the trip
Submit a list of locations with photos of posted flyers
Trip Credit: $20 per verified location, up to $200
Best For: Supporters who want to grow the local community
Capture Professional Trip Footage
Support our nonprofit storytelling by documenting service trips in Nepal through professional photography and videography. Your footage helps with outreach, fundraising, and sharing the impact of our programs.
What You’ll Do:
Capture compelling video and photos during trips
Film interviews with participants and local partners
Document project work, community interactions, and the natural environment
Deliverables:
Raw footage suitable for post-trip editing into a short documentary
3–5 short videos optimized for social media
At least 15 high-resolution, edited photos for grants, campaigns, and our website
Trip Credit: Up to 50% of the trip fundraising minimum (based on quality and deliverables)
Best For: Professional videographers/photographers with their own gear and/or drone (portfolio submission required).
Lead a Trip
Join our team as a Trip Leader to support participants on international service trips, connecting them with project coordinators, local partners, and tour operators.
What You’ll Do:
Assist with trip planning, logistics, and participant guidance
Serve as a cultural bridge and peer leader during the journey
Help with pre- and post-trip tasks per Trip Leader Guidelines
Requirements:
Prior participation with Trek Relief in the region
Preferably based near most participants
Compensation:
Full trip cost covered
Economy airfare reimbursed (up to $2,000)
How to Apply
Complete the Application Form – Share your skills, experience, and the ways you’d like to support Trek Relief.
Schedule a Brief Interview – We’ll match you with the best Work Trade opportunity based on your skills and availability.
Start Supporting & Earning Credits! – Complete your tasks and apply earned trip credits toward your next Nepal service adventure.