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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

64 opportunities found

NGO WAYANAD, India

Regenerative Tourism Support Initiatives

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Community Volunteer – Teach or Help Feed the Needy

32h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Video Shooting Content Creation for a Spiritual Product & Service

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Canacona, India

🍹 Serve & connect! Bartender at our hostel in Canacona, India

30h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Varanasi, India

Cultural exchange, hospitality and travel in Varanasi 🏡🗣️

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Rajgir, India

Exciting Volunteering Opportunity at Hostel, Rajgir!

19h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Upper Assam Division, India

Make a Difference: Teach, Learn, and Explore a Beautiful Island!

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Yoga for Peace & Compassionate Care 🌿

20h/week Social Work Cooking Gardening Elderly Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Help Us Improve Our Website – Web Developers Needed

30h/week Web Developer
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Camping Kangra Division, India

Volunteer to help with a Eco Tourism Project

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Volunteer @ Our International Language & Cultural Exchange center

20h/week Teaching Sports Video Making Social Media Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Volunteer Influencer for Spiritual Growth & Awareness

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Varanasi, India

Social Media - Strategy & Content Manager

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

NGO Jaipur, India

Help us with our work of spreading education in needy slums

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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

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