IDENTITEITSVERIFICATIE
Het systeem helpt een betrouwbare community op te bouwen en beschermt HOSTS tegen spam en ongewenste berichten. HOSTS zijn essentieel voor dit platform, daarom kunnen alleen geverifieerde VRIJWILLIGERS contact opnemen met hen.

The identity verification system helps create a trustworthy community by protecting HOSTS from spam and unwanted messages. Without verified HOSTS, we can't offer volunteering opportunities, so only verified VOLUNTEERS can contact them.

Initially, registration allowed immediate contact with hosts, and spam was minimal. However, in 2025, spam increased with requests for paid work, invitation letters, and visa sponsorships. To tackle this, we introduced a donation-based identity verification system since we lack the budget for third-party services. The donation is flexible; for comparison, platforms like WorkAway charge €50/year, and HelpX charges €10/year.

The goal is to verify your identity, protect hosts from spam, and generate small revenue to support the website ❤