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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Homestay Arrah, India

Helping with our small family in our Eco-home & Community Centre

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Jaipur Division, India

Help with guest engagement & social media for a hostel in Jaipur

5h/week Social Media
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Jaipur Division, India

Help with Frontdesk & Management of a social hostel

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Varkala, India

Help with arts and paint the walls.

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Palolem, India

Create Connections and Moments as Our Community Manager! ✨

30h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

NGO Jaipur Division, India

Teach English in Jaipur: Inspire and Make a Difference! 📚✨

16h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Non-Profit School Pelling, India

English/Lang/Maths Teacher for school Children in Sikkim

32h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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

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

Hostel Varkala, India

Create amazing content in Varkala, India! 🌊✨

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

NGO Ernakulam, India

Join our Agro-edu-well-being hub for experiential learning abroad

25h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

NGO Ernakulam, India

Learn environmental awareness through hands-on experience!

20h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

NGO Bodhgaya, India

Teach English for children in India and experience our culture!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

✨ Join Our Adventure: Unique Opportunity in Jaisalmer! 🌟

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Cleaning Social Work
From 3 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Coliving Mumbai, India

Digital Nomads

5h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Renovate Hippie House from the 1970's in the Himalayas

32h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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