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41 opportunities found

Homestay Alappuzha, India

Come help with our guests and cleaning =)

25h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Alleppey, India

Guest Relations & Activity Coordinator 🌞

25h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel jaisalmer, India

Join us as a Yoga Teacher & Receptionist in Our Hostel

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Volunteer in an Artistic Cafe and a Hostel in the Golden City

24h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 week to 3 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Creative helping hands

24h/week Reception Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Administration
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Coliving Mumbai, India

Yoga Teacher or Healers

25h/week Bartending Reception Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐫 Urgent need for volunteer hostel receptionist in Jaisalmer!

20h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Does the idea of managing travellers in the Himalayas excite you?

25h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Arrah, India

Host other Volunteers and help our beautiful community!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Port Blair, India

Tour guide and activity planner

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Port Blair, India

Reception & Restaurant hand

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Aurangabad, India

Become a hospitality expert by helping with us in India!

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Help at reception in one of the most beautiful cities in India! ✨

32h/week Reception
From 3 to 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel New Delhi, India

Come to help us in the hostel and be of our family in New Delhi!

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Some hand in the daily tasks

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel New Delhi, India

Seeking Fun & Energetic Volunteers!!

30h/week Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

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