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Homestay Kolkata, India

Need Expert to Design and Build Natural building

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Sustainability Manager

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Mandalgarh, India

🌿 Landscape Beautification & Sustainable Building 🏔️✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
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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
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO Jaipur, India

Renovation & Art work- "Free School" for Underprivileged Kids

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need expert in Chicken coop building for the Permaculture Garden

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need Expert in Natural Pond development in Permaculture Garden

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

100 acres Ecoversity development

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Permaculture Organic vegetable Garden Development

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Foodscaping, come help create a beautiful, productive space!

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Creating Zero Waste Homestay

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Arts Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Karnal, India

Welcome To Holistic Permaculture Center

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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

NGO Elagiri Hills, India

Multiple Positions Available

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent

Holistic Center Raigad, India

Welcome onboard to be an integral part of our Healing Journey!

32h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 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

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