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42 opportunities found

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Capture Our Story: Digital Marketing experts are welcomed!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Sustainability Manager

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

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
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Hostel Pune, India

Volunteering (karma yoga) at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

16h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Pune, India

Research Assistant at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

10h/week Content Writer
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Pune, India

Volunteering (karma yoga) at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

16h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Karnal, India

Welcome To Holistic Permaculture Center

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Coliving Mumbai, India

Digital Nomads

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Arrah, India

Help us to create sustainable forms of living, in the heart of Bihar

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Non-Profit School Mandya, India

Come help us teaching children in India! :)

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Dehradun, India

Volunteer with Slum kids & Their Schools and explore himalayan culture, India.

18h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Promote Our Hostel On Social Media

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Help Us To Photography

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

Farmstay Goniyasar Mota, India

Come help our farm with different agriculture skills and enjoy India!

15h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 5 days Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Uttarkashi, India

Explore Himalayan culture while practicing your English with the local children

20h/week Teaching Sports Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

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