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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

68 opportunities found

Farmstay Kollengode, India

🌾Help us in the Farm & Experience Natural Farming in Kerala🌿

15h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 4 days to 4 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Kottamadagu, India

🌾 Help us with Organic Farming, Eco-Building Projects & Nature🌿

25h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Kottamadagu, India

📸 Support Us with Photography, Social Media & Guest Activities🌍

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Farmstay Kollengode, India

Experience Farm Life in India - join us in Natural Farming!

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

📱 Help with Social Media and Explore Jaisalmer! 🏜️✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Balaghat, India

Help build our conservatory in India!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

🌿 Landscape Beautification & Sustainable Building 🏔️✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

Mural muse & snap sage

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

NGO Idukki, India

Help us take care of our orphan children and make a difference!

30h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Camping Kangra Division, India

Volunteer to help with a Eco Tourism Project

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO WAYANAD, India

TRAINING ASSOCIATE (Natural Building & Sustainable living)

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

🎨 Help Us in Beautifying Our Hostel: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨:)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 1 to 10 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Teach Yoga in the Himalayas & Work in our Farmstay

32h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Join me to develop a sustainable community 🌎

30h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

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