What Is Workamping?The term "Workamping" is actually a trademark of Workamper News and it was coined by the founders of that company. Therefore, I will give credit where it is due and use their own words from the website's "What Is Workamping?" page to define the term. Here is another way they say it: "If you sleep in an RV at night and you conduct any activity in exchange for anything of value, you are a Workamper!" There is much more information on this concept, including a list of job titles they have filled on that same page. Go to Workamper.com, click on "Workampers" on the navigation bar and "How To Get Started". Who Are Workampers?Well that's an interesting question. Workampers come from all walks of life and they workamp for many, many different reasons.Some people have to work in order to make their expenses so that they can reap the joys of RVing and keep from going back to the traditional rat race life. Some have to work to supplement their other income to keep their nomadic spirit alive. Some are following their passions and those passions might just include doing something akin to “work”. Some like to give of themselves through volunteering. And some just like to keep busy. Let's take a look at the results of a 2007 Workamper News survey of their over 70,000 subscribers. Workamping as: Education: RV Type: Age of RV: Interesting, huh? They compiled this data for advertisers and employers, but it's always fun to see where we fit in. Want to learn more? Check out the following links: What are the types of jobs available? What kind of commitment is required? How much can I expect to earn? What if I just want to volunteer for a campsite? What are the Pros & Cons of working for pay vs. volunteering for for a site with no pay?
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