Only this month: Get +4 months free! Black Friday is on!
Become a member by November 30th, 2025, and get 16 months to travel.
Search

Filtering by:

  • Asia
  • India
  • Language lessons

Destination

Program Types

Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Nov
2025
Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026
Apr
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Meals

Accommodations

Perfect for digital nomads

Additional Benefits

Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

215 opportunities found

Farmstay Kudal, India

Experience the farm life in scenic Konkan region near Goa - India

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

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
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

NGO Jodhpur, India

Teaching in Empowerment Centers for Smabhali

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Sadolxem Canacona south goa, India

Help build eco mudhouses and artistic space in nature

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

🌿 Landscape Beautification & Sustainable Building 🏔️✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

Mural muse & snap sage

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Come help us with our artistic project!

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

NGO Bodhgaya, India

Teach English for children in India and experience our culture!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pushkar, India

🌟Co-Create a Colorful & Welcoming Vibe in Pushkar!🌟

24h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Palolem, India

Create Connections and Moments as Our Community Manager! ✨

30h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Anjuna, India

Join our eco conscious travel community! :)

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Content Writer, Creator, or Photographer for a Himalayan Project

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pushkar, India

Community & Events Volunteer at Our Hostel Cafe in Pushkar

24h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Sustainable Community Sadolxem Canacona south goa, India

Creative Web Developer & Content Writer for Our Eco-Farm

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Thiruvananthapuram, India

Hands-On Herbal Gardening & Soil Regeneration

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • 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.

5 ways to embrace cultural differences while traveling

8 tips on how to immerse yourself in local culture (plus what NOT to do)

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.

Top 10 safest countries we recommend for solo female travel

Women traveling alone: we need to embrace the challenge

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