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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

233 opportunities found

Holistic Center Rishikesh, India

Volunteer Opportunity for Graffiti & Wall Artists in India

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need Expert to Design and Build Natural building

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Kolkata, India

Need expert website designer and developer

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Community Volunteer – Teach or Help Feed the Needy

32h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Konkan Division, India

Re-generation

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Video Shooting Content Creation for a Spiritual Product & Service

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Auroville, India

"Experience Auroville": Volunteer at our eco-friendly hostel.

18h/week Farming Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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

Hostel Goa, India

Help out at the Reception of our Hostel in India! 🏨✨

30h/week Tour Guide Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Coliving Mumbai, India

Can you cook something amazing?

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Elderly Care Child Care
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kangra Division, India

Painter/ artist r welcome to show their art

25h/week Social Media Photography Content Writer Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Mysore Division, India

Collaborate with Us for a Village Stay and Yoga Journey

20h/week Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Bikaner, India

Live the beauty of India helping us at our kitchen

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Bikaner, India

Experience taking care of Camels and cows in India

20h/week Animal Care Social Work Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Bikaner, India

Experience the beauty of India while helping in my kitchen

20h/week Housekeeping Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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