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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

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Join us as a volunteer and help our reception, housekeeping, and gardening team.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hospitality Coonoor, India

Help us as a Mixologist/Bartender at our restobar, Coonoor, India

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Mandi Division, India

Volunteer for Decor Art, Permaculture & Animal Care.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Painting & Decorating Animal Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
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Other Indore Division, India

Help at our plant store in Indore, India

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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

Eco Lodge Dehradun, India

Embark on a Himalayan Love Story: Volunteer for a Photoshoot

32h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Help us with Guest Interaction at our Hostel in Kangra Division!

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Non-Profit Project Uttarkashi, India

Explore Himalayan culture while practicing your English with the local children

20h/week Teaching Sports Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 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

Hostel New Delhi, India

Come to help us in the hostel and be of our family in New Delhi!

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Morjim, India

Preferably a female bartender willing to work for 3 months

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Dakshina Kannada, India

Help out in the day to day of a farm!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Nagercoil, India

Work Exchange ll House Keeping ll Blog Development ll Language

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Cook and Explore: Volunteer at a Guest House in Jaisalmer!

6h/week Kitchen Hand
From 3 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

General help needed around our guest house

15h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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