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volunteering abroad travel insurance

Backpacking trips seem to go hand-in-hand with volunteer work abroad. Whether you want to help build a school or help communities develop; there is something for everyone and this type of work is particularly rewarding. We provide insurance to protect you during these experiences as well as covering you for the rest of your trip should you use to travel before or after your voluntary work.

Our policies provide cover for a range of different types of manual and non-manual activities as standard click here for more information.

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key policy benefits

Work & Travel

Cover for manual* and non-manual labour.

Activities Cover

Cover for over 100 activities & sports on your backpacking trip.

Medical Assistance

Medical expenses abroad of up to £10 million with Outbacker.

Money & Passport

Cover if your money or passport are lost or stolen whilst abroad.

Outbacker Travel Insurance policies do not cover ANY pre-existing medical conditions.

* We include cover for some types of work and charity as standard, for other types you'll need to pay an additional premium, please click here for more information. If you include cover for manual labour please note we exclude manual work involving the lifting or carrying of heavy items in excess of 25 kgs, use of power tools or machinery, work involving the use of scaffolding or ladders, working at a height above 6m, any electrical or construction work or any form of work underground.

why outbacker

Working Holidays* and a Return Trip to the UK
Cover up to 230 Sports and Activities
Safe & Secure Online Booking
Instant Online Policy Delivery
24 Hour, 365 Days Emergency Assistance
Over £50,000 raised for Doctors Without Borders

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