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

233 opportunities found

Sustainable Community Rajgir, India

Exciting Volunteering Opportunity at Hostel, Rajgir!

19h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Volunteer Influencer for Spiritual Growth & Awareness

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
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Hostel Guwahati, India

✨ Management Support, Cooking & Creative Arts Volunteer 🎨🍲📋

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hotel Pushkar, India

Social worker

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals

Guest House Dehradun, India

Social Media Management: Videos/Creatives exch for Free Pvt Stay

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Help with kitchen teach and learn cooking

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Dehradun, India

Handy Helpers: Beautification/Repairs at home, Exch for Pvt Stay

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

NGO Jaipur Division, India

Teach English in Jaipur: Inspire and Make a Difference! 📚✨

16h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Other Dandeli, India

🎨 Bungalow Activators – Help Bring a Creative Space to Life 🌿🐒

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Kollengode, India

🌾Help us in the Farm & Experience Natural Farming in Kerala🌿

15h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 4 days to 4 weeks Tent

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Help us in Camping on dune with Animal Backpackers Hostel

16h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 1 to 5 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Join me to develop a sustainable community 🌎

30h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Teach Yoga in the Himalayas & Work in our Farmstay

32h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel JAISALMER, India

Promote Our Hostel on Social Media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐫 Urgent need for volunteer hostel receptionist in Jaisalmer!

20h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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