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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

103 opportunities found

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🎨 Help Us in Beautifying Our Hostel: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

✨Experience Unique Desert Life : Take Care of Adorable Camels 🐪

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay KODAIKANAL, India

Revive Native Recipes & Experience Sustainable Farming and Cultur

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
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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

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Volunteer for Change: Join to spread a Social Impact!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Calling All Creatives: Volunteer in Art and Music

22h/week Arts Music
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Does the idea of managing travellers in the Himalayas excite you?

25h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Jodhpur, India

Work on family farm and hospitality in the serene Thar Desert

32h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Delhi Division, India

Help Inspire Young Minds at Our School – Experience Local Culture

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Palakkad, India

Volunteer needed for Guest service, outdoors, events

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Nagaland Division, India

Do you like graffiti, painting? Come help us with an artistic project =)

25h/week Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Palakkad, India

Inviting creative spirits

20h/week Painting & Decorating Music Arts
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Help me learn German in my hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Shared Home Jodhpur, India

Join the Team: Learn, Collaborate, and Grow in Real-World Project

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 days Tent 3 meals

Homestay Kangra Division, India

Help us with good photography and social handling

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Thiruvananthapuram, India

We are looking for volunteers to help us run our retreat in India

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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