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Sustainable Community Chikkarayappanahalli, India

Gardening while watching stunnig landscapes

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Chikkarayappanahalli, India

Enjoy unexplored India while helping us!

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Chikkarayappanahalli, India

Know India from another view - join us!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Arrah, India

Join our team of Upcycling Artists!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Kolkata, India

Help around a family business and explore core culture

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Non-Profit Project Cuddalore, India

Help us teaching to empower women in India

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Cuddalore, India

Help us teaching Arts and languages to support school dropout girls in India

15h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community Chikkarayappanahalli, India

Help with cooking in our organic farm

25h/week Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Social Media Promotion for Backpacker Hostel Jaisalmer

18h/week Child Care
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 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

Homestay Arrah, India

Helping with our small family in our Eco-home & Community Centre

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

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

Homestay Arrah, India

Help us to create sustainable forms of living, in the heart of Bihar

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Rishikesh, India

Unleash your inner artist and help us transform our space

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

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

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

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