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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

86 opportunities found

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

🎨 Help Paint & Decorate Our Rooftop in Magical Jaisalmer 🌞

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Jaipur, India

Volunteer Abroad I Teaching mission in slums

15h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Jaipur, India

Adolescent Empowerment- A must needed mission for slum community

15h/week Teaching Sports Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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NGO Jaipur, India

Help us to make the community self-sustainable well-educated

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Rishikesh, India

Volunteer Opportunity for Graffiti & Wall Artists in India

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hotel Nainital, India

Help Grow Our Social Media in the Heart of the Himalayas! 🏔️📸

20h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Nainital, India

Grafitti Artist plus Creative Assistant.

20h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Hotel Pushkar, India

Come Help us at a resort in Pushkar

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Auroville, India

"Experience Auroville": Volunteer at our eco-friendly hostel.

18h/week Farming Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need Expert to Design and Build Natural building

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

Mural muse & snap sage

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

NGO Jaipur, India

Renovation & Art work- "Free School" for Underprivileged Kids

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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

Homestay Kangra Division, India

Painter/ artist r welcome to show their art

25h/week Social Media Photography Content Writer Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Kolkata, India

Paint for Change- Eco friendly Painting.

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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