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28 opportunities found

Non-Profit School South Nias Regency, Indonesia

🌱 Plant Hope, Teach English & Uplift a Community Together 🤝

6h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay sengiggi, Indonesia

🌟 Volunteer Title: English Teacher & Eco Warrior! 🌏

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Nias Island, Indonesia

Beach Conservation Volunteer in Indonesia!

5h/week Arts Gardening Social Work
From 5 days to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
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My days in Thailand 🌺​

Guest House Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Pro-community beachfront Guest Hs. Breakfast, check-ins & love ❤

28h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project South Pesisir Regency, Indonesia

Join Our Culture & Conservation Expedition!

18h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project South Pesisir Regency, Indonesia

Ocean to Village: A Turtle Conservation & Education Mission

15h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Palawan, Philippines

Experience living in the Jungle w/ the Surfing legend of Palawan

10h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work
From 7 days to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Palawan, Philippines

Training in the Jungle and surfing, sunset watching at the Beach

5h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Palawan, Philippines

Jungle Glamping, Gardening, Breathwork, Yoga, Surf and Skate

10h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Child Care Arts
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Palawan, Philippines

Build a Skatepark in exchange for a Full course Surfing Lesson

10h/week Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Palawan, Philippines

Chakras Alignment Breathwork, surf related yoga, at Century tree

10h/week Social Work Farming Cleaning Painting & Decorating
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Helping to organise things in our place

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Help and Learn in our Hostel or restaurant

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

Need a Skilled artist to 🎨 in the walls of hostel party hall

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Shimoda, Japan

Seeking Creative People for Creative Projects!

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

Guest House Shimoda, Japan

Builders, Painters, Carpenters, Construction Workers

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

What are the countries and regions of Asia?

Asia is a continent with 48 countries and is divided in 5 subregions. The countries within this part of the world can be incredibly different from each other. For example, East Asia includes countries like China, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. South Asia includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal but also Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bhutan! The most visited by backpackers, Southeast Asia is where Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam amaze millions of tourists every year. Western Asia is often referred to as the Middle East and the countries include Turkey, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Qatar and others.

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What is important to know before traveling to Asia?

Since Asia is made up of more than 40 countries, it’s hard to specify what’s important for each one of them. However, some information about Asia for tourists is always valid: Squat toilets are common in Southeast and East Asia and you’ll need to bring your own toilet paper. Insect repellent and sunscreen will make your trip a lot better. Remember to respect the different religions and dress appropriately whenever indicated, for example take your shoes off at temples. Visit a doctor at least 5 months before traveling. Some countries require vaccinations to grant a visa.

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 How can I use Worldpackers in Asia?

Asia can be a quite cheap destination. You can use Worldpackers to save even more money by exchanging work for accommodation in Asia. Make a profile and check our hosts for free! We offer hosts in the main destinations of Asia, like India, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Philippines, China and many others. Once you have a profile and a list of skills, you can explore all five regions of Asia by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community. 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide
Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

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