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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

114 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

Farmstay Nargoli, India

🌱 Experience Agroecology & Village Life in India ✨

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Patlawada, India

🌱 Join Us in Creating a Spiritual Permaculture Ecovillage✨

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
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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

Holistic Center Karnal, India

Welcome To Holistic Center and help with Construction and wood

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Mysore Division, India

Farm Enthusiast for a Riverside Volunteer Stay in Karnataka 🏞️🐄

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farmstay Udaipur, India

Volunteers for Fruit Orchard Exchange in Udaipur 🍃🍑

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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

Holistic Center Karnal, India

Enjoy the Nature and Help to develop website and social media

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Camp on dunes in Desert

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work Farming
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

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

Other Shoolagiri, India

Help us build a farm-to-table story in rural Tamil Nadu 📸🌾

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Other Shoolagiri, India

Help in our farm Kitchen, Garden & with our Pets 🌱🍲

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Come help us with our artistic project!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 7 days to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 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