Compare Cross Exchange to traditional work exchanges and mission trips.
Live and work with locals
Safeguards vary
Go when you want
You plan your own trip
Thousands of hosts worldwide
Live and serve with your host
Every host is verified
Go when you want
Our team is happy to help
Small but growing
Often shorter and strictly guided
Organized with a team
Fixed dates and itinerary
Organized end to end
Set by the organization
All three provide unique opportunities, and there is a time and place for each. We built Cross Exchange because we believe there's a need.
*Individual agreements may vary. See host's listing for details.
Varies
Large global traveler base
Volunteers arrive at agreed upon time
Live-in and faith-centered
Small but growing
Volunteers arrive at agreed upon time
A working relationship
Depends on your local market
Additional fees for unique hours
All three provide unique opportunities, and there is a time and place for each. We built Cross Exchange because we believe there's a need.