Feeling lost trying to find meaningful travel opportunities

I’m 29 and feeling really lost trying to figure out what kind of travel I actually want to do. I know I don’t just want a standard holiday where I walk around sightseeing for a week and come home. I think I’m looking for something more meaningful - volunteering, conservation, farm stays, eco projects, hostel work, cultural exchange, something where there’s a sense of purpose and connection while solo travelling.

The problem is I genuinely cannot seem to find anything that feels right. I’ve looked into volunteering and Workaway-type things, but a lot of it either seems sketchy, exploitative, agency-based and really expensive, or it’s aimed at people who already live locally long-term. I actually did a Workaway before and had a bad experience, so now I’m second-guessing everything and struggling to trust opportunities.

I feel stuck because I really want to get out of my comfort zone and do something transformative, wholesome, outdoorsy, and meaningful, but I can’t seem to find the actual “thing.” Every time I think I’ve found an option, I end up doubting it.

Did anyone else go through this stage before solo travelling? How did you actually find meaningful opportunities abroad that felt genuine and safe?