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190 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Namchi, India

Looking for people skilled in carpentry and masonry

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project

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

Guest House Bikaner, India

Help us in the reception and with housekeeping in a 200yo building in India!

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 days Private Room
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
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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

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

Sustainable Community Agali, India

Help us at a Sustainable Learning Center in Agali, India

30h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Barshaini, India

Join Us in Nurturing Nature: Help Grow Our Garden in Rishīkesh!

20h/week Cleaning Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Mandi Division, India

Artist, Tattooist, Content Creator & Social Media Manager

30h/week Video Making Social Media Content Writer Arts
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Eco Lodge Nainital, India

Join Our Eco-Living Community in the Heart of India’s Forest! 🌿

24h/week Music Kitchen Hand Arts
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community Kodaikanal, India

Contribute to a Sustainable Retreat in Kodaikanal: Join Us! 🌿✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Mysore Division, India

🎨✨ Bring your art to life! Help transform spaces with creativity

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Mandi Division, India

Tattoo Artist Wanted at an Eco-Friendly Resort in Manali

20h/week Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Non-Profit School Visakhapatnam, India

Share Your Skills: Teach Languages & Sports and conduct fun, 🌍⚽

32h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Gautam Buddh Nagar, India

Make the world a better place through Learning & Development

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Coliving Panjim, India

Photography, Video Editing, Social Media, Digital Nomads

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm

NGO Garhwal Division, India

Help Grow a Greener World at Our Environmental Project 🌿🌎

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

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