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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Working holiday cover included as standard*
Our policies all include over 100 sports and activities as standard.
Extend while abroad and add non-standard activities by day**
Return once for up to 14 days without invalidating your cover.
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.
** You can extend your policy up to a total of 18 months abroad, extensions are subject to rates and criteria, in particular we may be unable to offer you an extension if you've had a change in health or if you've made a claim. You can add Winter Sports and Additional Sports & Activities by day, week or for the duration of your trip, if adding post purchase an addition must be made at latest the day before your planned activity.
At Outbacker, we are proud to be able to offer you award-winning, 5-star rated insurance that is flexible for your needs.
