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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

16 opportunities found

Guest House Agra Division, India

Social Media & Creative Content Volunteer in Agra📱💡

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Varanasi, India

✨ Join Our Vibrant Hostel Community in Varanasi!

32h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Chennai, India

Help in kicthen

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
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Hotel Jaisalmer Division, India

Desert Life & Cultural Exchange in Jaisalmer, India 🐫🐪

24h/week Cooking Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Homestay Etah, India

🌾 Experience Village Life & Inspire Kids Through Creativity

8h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Varkala, India

Creative Manager at a cozy beachside Café in Varkala ☕🌴

20h/week Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Help us in Camping on dune with Animal Backpackers Hostel

16h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 1 to 5 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Be part of our family at the hostel in Rishikesh, India 🐶🐱

32h/week Kitchen Hand Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Sustainable Community Sindhudurg, India

Resident Volunteering (Out-side India Resident) 🌏

25h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Holistic Center Imphal, India

Roots of Harmony: Volunteer & Wellness Immersion in Imphal 🧘🏼‍♂

18h/week Gardening Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Help us in Camping on dune with Animal

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Kolkata, India

Help around a family business and explore core culture

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Jaisalmer, India

Stay with a local family in a Rajasthani village!

7h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Other Arambol, India

Help Build Moksha’s Wooden Sauna Sanctuary in Arambol!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • Needs help immediately

Other Arambol, India

All-Round Helper in a Jungle Paradise 🌴

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Goa, India

Help us with graffiti/Mural work

3h/week Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

What is important to know before traveling to India?

India is the seventh largest country and with more than 1 billion people, it is the second most populous country in the world! This land of so many colours and flavours can be overwhelming, but it’s beauty is incomparable. Although the Taj Mahal is the main destination, there are marvels such as Biwi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad or Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi that shouldn’t be missed. Religion is also an interesting part of India, since this country is the birthplace of 4 of the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

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Is India safe for tourists?

India is usually depicted as a dangerous country, but it is generally safe for tourists in comparison with neighbouring countries. Locals are usually nice and friendly, though rape rate is significantly high. Therefore safety should be a concern for female travelers in India. As a female tourist in India, you should take precautionary measures. For example, avoid being alone in poorly lit areas, let someone know where you are at all times, ask your host about the surroundings and how safe is the region in you are visiting.

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Is it possible to use Worldpackers in India?

Yes, you can exchange work for accommodation in India at hostels, camping sites, NGOs, guesthouses, farms and more. There are Worldpackers hosts in Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai and many other cities in India. Check our host list and make a profile for free. The profile should include the skills you’re good at and the ones you wanna learn, travel photos and a bio about yourself. Once you provide info and find a host, you can schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community for only $49 a year!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

How to volunteer abroad using Worldpackers

What is a work exchange and how does it work?

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works