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Eco Lodge Sivasagar, India

Станьте частью гармонии с природой!

20h/week Social Work Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Social Media Promotion for Backpacker Hostel Jaisalmer

18h/week Child Care
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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Camping Jaisalmer, India

Video And photography in Backpacker hostel in jaisalmer

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Experience the magic of the Desert at our Jaisalmer Camp

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Goa, India

Housekeeping & Kitchen Hand in Mcleodganj, INDIA

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Help us with cleaning and reception in backpacker hostel jaisalme

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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 Mysore Division, India

Collaborate with Us for a Village Stay and Yoga Journey

20h/week Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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

Eco Lodge Kumaon Division, India

Digital media marketing

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 30 to 84 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

NGO Dindigul, India

Join our organic farm project training for disabled

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Raigad, India

Welcome onboard to be an integral part of our Healing Journey!

32h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Elagiri Hills, India

Multiple Positions Available

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent

Eco Lodge Sivasagar, India

Come and explore this vibrant land full of life! Northeast,India

20h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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