Work Trade Program: Earn Trip Credit
Use Your Skills. Support our Mission. Travel With Purpose.
Trade Your Skills for Trip Credit
At Trek Relief, we believe meaningful, sustainable travel and ethical volunteer trips abroad should be accessible to everyone called to make a global impact. Through our Work Trade Program, you can contribute your professional skills—from professional videography to local trip leadership—to directly support our non-profit community development projects in Nepal.
Whether you are a media professional, experienced group leader, or dedicated alum, this heart-centered exchange lets you earn travel credits while strengthening sustainable community programs abroad.
How Our Work Exchange Program Works
Skill-Based Exchange: Apply your professional background and expertise to complete defined project tasks and deliverables.
Earn Travel Credit: Reduce your overall costs for our upcoming non-profit service expeditions in Nepal.
Long-Term Flexibility: All earned trip credits remain valid for up to three years from your last completed project.
Current Work Trade Opportunities
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 (Media Professionals)
Amplify our non-profit storytelling by capturing high-impact photography and videography of our service trips and community projects in Nepal. Your content directly powers our grant applications, fundraising campaigns, and global outreach.
What You’ll Do:
Capture raw, high-definition footage of community projects, trail journeys, and local partnerships.
Conduct short interviews with trip participants, local leaders, and project beneficiaries to capture the heart of our mission.
Deliverables: Raw documentary b-roll, recorded beneficiary and participant interviews, and 20+ edited, high-resolution photographs.
Trip Credit: 100% of field logistics costs are waived for selected videographers. To ensure equal partnership and direct contribution to our project goals, media professionals are still responsible for meeting the charitable donation portion of the trip target alongside the rest of the team.
Best For: Professional videographers and photographers with field experience, their own camera gear, and a portfolio (portfolio submission required). Drone capabilities are a strong plus.
Organize a Trek Relief Adventurers Hike (Alumni Only)
Bring your volunteer experience to life on the trail! As an Alum Ambassador, host a local community hike, trail-prep session, or environmental stewardship event to share your story, foster community, and recruit new teammates for upcoming trips.
What You’ll Do:
Plan and host a local hike or trail cleanup.
Publish a Facebook event in the Trek Relief Adventurers group at least two weeks prior.
Submit photo documentation and an event summary to hello@trekrelief.org.
Trip Credit: $25 per attendee (up to $200 per approved event).
Requirements: Trek Relief Alumni passionate about outdoor community building and eco-friendly volunteer work.
Lead an International Service Trip (Alumni Only)
Step up as a peer leader and mentor on our international expeditions. Trip Leaders work closely with local coordinators, tour operators, and participants to ensure safe, impactful, and culturally respectful field operations.
What You’ll Do:
Lead pre-trip participant orientations and offer group guidance prior to departure.
Serve as the on-the-ground liaison, cultural ambassador, and peer mentor during the journey.
Assist with post-trip wrap-up, participant feedback, and project reporting.
Trip Credit: Full trip covered, plus economy airfare reimbursement.
Requirements: Trek Relief Alumni with prior participant experience in the destination region.
How to Apply for Work Trade
Complete the Application Form – Share your professional background, specific skill set, and portfolio links (for media roles).
Confirm Details with Your Trip Leader – Once reviewed, your Trip Leader will connect with you to confirm what's available based on your skills, trip needs, and current availability.
Start Supporting & Earning Credits! – Complete your tasks, submit your deliverables, and apply your earned trip credits toward your upcoming Nepal service adventure.
Welcome to our heart-centered community of philanthropists.