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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

233 opportunities found

Surf Camp Udupi, India

Embark on the Ultimate Water Sports Internship & Dive into Ocean

32h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Arambol, India

Promote Amazing Interactions Between Guests! 🌟🤝

22h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Jaipur Division, India

Help with guest engagement & social media for a hostel in Jaipur

5h/week Social Media
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Mandi Division, India

Live a Slow Remote Life in Tirthan Valley

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Jaipur Division, India

Help with Frontdesk & Management of a social hostel

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Mandrem, India

Garden Steward Volunteer in Goa

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Mandrem, India

Web Development Volunteer in Goa

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel AHMEDABAD, India

Come write content for our social media!

32h/week Content Writer
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 3.5

Hostel AHMEDABAD, India

Entertain Our Guests With Different Activities,Events,Musics,Etc.

18h/week Teaching Languages Arts Music Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Private School Hosur, India

Tennis & Football coach + English & Moral Science coach

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Mandrem, India

Creative Content and Decor Specialist in Goa

32h/week Social Media Photography Content Writer Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Private School Hosur, India

Teach English, Morals, Sports & Music to Students.

18h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Pondicherry, India

Seeking a vibrant soul to join our hostel team!

30h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Chennai, India

Lets make reels

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Chennai, India

Make our garden better and help in the kitchen

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Kollengode, India

Experience Farm Life in India - join us in Natural Farming!

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

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