Sherpa Program
Sherpas are the backbone of TravCave's local community. They keep city information accurate, help newcomers, and maintain the quality of our platform.
What is a Sherpa?
Sherpas are the guardians of their specific city.
Just like mountain sherpas guide climbers to success, TravCave Sherpas guide digital nomads through their city. They're verified local experts who live in or deeply know a city, ensuring that all place information, reviews, and community content meets our standards.
Sherpa Responsibilities
Being a Sherpa is a commitment to your city's nomad community. Here's what Sherpas do:
Daily moderation — Review the moderation queue for your city, checking new place submissions and edit suggestions.
Approving and rejecting — Approve quality submissions that meet guidelines, reject spam or inaccurate content with helpful feedback.
Verifying accuracy — Confirm that places exist, addresses are correct, and details are up-to-date based on your local knowledge.
Community support — Help answer questions from nomads visiting or considering your city.
Time commitment: Expect to spend 15–30 minutes per day on moderation, depending on city activity.
Sherpa Perks
Sherpas are valued members of our community and receive exclusive benefits:
Special Profile Badge
A distinctive Sherpa badge on your profile that shows you're a verified local expert for your city.
Direct Line to Team
Access to a private Sherpa chat with the TravCave team for feedback, suggestions, and support.
Exclusive Features
Early access to new features before they're released to the public.
Community Recognition
Featured on city pages and in the Sherpas directory, building your reputation as a local expert.
Requirements
We're looking for committed community members who meet the following criteria:
- Live in or have extensive recent experience in the city you want to moderate
- Have at least 500 karma on TravCave (showing consistent quality contributions)
- Commit to at least 3 months of active moderation
- Agree to follow and enforce TravCave community guidelines fairly
How to Apply
Ready to become a Sherpa for your city? Here's how to apply:
Apply to Become a Sherpa
Send us an email with your TravCave username, which city you want to moderate, and a brief explanation of why you'd be a great Sherpa. Include any relevant experience (local expertise, community moderation, etc.).
Apply NowWe review applications within 7 days. If approved, you'll receive a welcome email with next steps and access to the Sherpa dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be a Sherpa for multiple cities?
Yes, but only if you have genuine expertise in each city. Most Sherpas focus on one city to provide the best moderation quality.
What happens if I need to take a break?
Just let us know! Sherpas can take temporary breaks. For extended absences, we may assign backup coverage for your city.
Can I lose my Sherpa status?
Sherpa status can be revoked for inactivity (30+ days without moderation) or abuse of moderation powers. We always communicate before making changes.
Join the Sherpa Network
Sherpas are essential to making TravCave the most trusted resource for digital nomads. If you're passionate about your city and want to help fellow travelers, we'd love to have you on the team.