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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

69 opportunities found

Homestay Alappuzha, India

Help me edit my debut novel - in English

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Mumbai, India

🌍 Social Media Storyteller or Digital Nomads in Bombay🕌📸

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Auroville, India

Seeking for Yoga volunteers to our backpackers hostel

12h/week Social Work Teaching Languages Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Ambala Division, India

🌿 Volunteer on a Peaceful Farm in Haryana 🌿

10h/week Animal Care Farming Cleaning Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Help us with Guest Interaction at our Hostel in Kangra Division!

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need expert website designer and developer

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Konkan Division, India

Re-generation

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Work AND culture experience

24h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

NGO Idukki, India

Explore India: while helping the most poor & needy

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

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

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

Eco Lodge manali, India

Stay and Help - majestic views and apple orchard property

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

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

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