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Work exchange and Volunteer opportunities in India

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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

Permaculture project Kolkata, India

Eco Friendly Painting for our space

25h/week Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cuddalore, India

Join SWEAD Network as a Volunteer Proposal Writer or Fundraiser

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
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Eco Lodge Kumaon Division, India

Help us grow our community tourism enterprise and enjoy nature!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Farmstay Central Division, India

🌱 Digital Marketing & Guest Experience at a Peaceful Indian Farm

30h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO WAYANAD, India

Regenerative Tourism Support Initiatives

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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

Hotel Jodhpur Division, India

Enjoy desert vibes in Jaisalmer, India

32h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Uttarkashi, India

Green valley homestay

10h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 1 month Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Uttarkashi, India

Come to help at Green valley homestay in Uttarkashi, India

10h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Farming Gardening
From 2 days to 1 month Tent 3 meals

Farmstay Nargoli, India

🌱 Experience Agroecology & Village Life in India ✨

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hospitality Varanasi, India

Cultural exchange, hospitality and travel in Varanasi 🏡🗣️

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 2 meals

Homestay Jaisalmer, India

Stay with a local family in a Rajasthani village!

7h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Guest management and social media content at our Dharamkot Hostel

32h/week Tour Guide Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Sivasagar, India

Come and explore this vibrant land full of life! Northeast,India

20h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Kangra Division, India

Volunteer to help with a Eco Tourism Project

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 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