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Sustainable Community Koh Rong Island, Cambodia

🌍 Teach English and Experience Community Life in Cambodia! 🏡✨

10h/week Cleaning Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Kabupaten Gianyar, Indonesia

Come and experience unique and amazing life with us in Bali

20h/week Music Gardening Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit School Sa Pa, Vietnam

Are you an English teacher? Come help us in Sa Pa, Vietnam!

16h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Guest House Quận 12, Vietnam

Helping us social media and gardening with local people live here

20h/week Social Work Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Nam dinh, Vietnam

We are trying to build an English-speaking environment in NamDinh

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Ba Đình, Vietnam

Help on our training project for children with Autism in Ha Noi

23h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Samoeng, Ban pang ten alley, Thailand

Join Our Mountain Community: Help & Recharge ⛰️🌞

20h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • New

Sustainable Community Denpasar City, Indonesia

Bali Nomad Life: Go Digital, Connect with Local Community!

12h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Sustainable Community Denpasar City, Indonesia

Bali Business Life: Profit with Purpose, Grow with Community!

12h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Social Project Kathmandu, Nepal

Join Our Sewing Project in Scenic Pokhara!

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Kota Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia

From Words to Worlds: Building Futures Beyond Mining in Bangka

12h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Other Kota Madiun Jawa Timur, Indonesia

Help Us Make Winongo English Village a Reality

18h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Kandy, Sri Lanka

Come help our volunteer organization in Kandy, Sri Lanka

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals

NGO Dindigul, India

Join our organic farm project training for disabled

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Private School Kediri, Indonesia

International Class Teaching – Global Insight Contributor 🎓✨

20h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Sustainable Community Yogyakarta, Indonesia

1️⃣ 🌱 Eco-Community Volunteer 2️⃣ 📚 Teach & Grow 3️⃣ 💡 Social

14h/week Social Work
From 4 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

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.

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