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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

23 opportunities found

Hostel Alleppey, India

Guest Relations & Activity Coordinator 🌞

25h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Mumbai, India

Elederly Care, Cooking, Kitchen Help,

30h/week Elderly Care Kitchen Hand Cooking Child Care
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Konkan Division, India

Teach Kids , Child Care

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
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Coliving Konkan Division, India

Share your healing skills and explore the vibrant culture of Bombay

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 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

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

Non-Profit Project Cuddalore, India

Help us teaching to empower women in India

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Helping to organise things in our place

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Help and Learn in our Hostel or restaurant

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hospitality VARKALA, India

Experience social and wellness experiences in India

24h/week Social Work
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 2 meals

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

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Need a Skilled artist to 🎨 in the walls of hostel party hall

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0

Other Nallasopara east, India

Help Us Teach the Children and Share Your Culture! 🌍📚

20h/week Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Sustainable Community Nagercoil, India

Work Exchange ll House Keeping ll Blog Development ll Language

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Visakhapatnam, India

Share Your Skills: Teach Languages & Sports and conduct fun, 🌍⚽

32h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Chinna Midaliyar Chavadi, India

Join Us: Hands-On Nature Lovers for Sustainable Waste Management

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room

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