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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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663 opportunities found

Homestay Magelang, Indonesia

Live with Locals, Explore Waterfalls & Grow Eco-Tourism

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Come teach the local kids english and skating at our hostel!

12h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Thalawa, Sri Lanka

Help Gently, Stay Simply, and Discover True Sri Lankan Hospitalit

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
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Shared Home Bondowoso Regency, Indonesia

Help us grow and enjoy a peaceful time in the nature

18h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 5 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Private School Kabupaten Temanggung, Indonesia

Help our students and kids in our area to practice English

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Homestay Thalawa, Sri Lanka

Teach Basic English or German & Join a Language Exchange

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Social Project Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Help Practicing English while visiting the Beauty of Nature Aceh

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Take a moment with the orphans and make them happy

10h/week Social Work Child Care
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Kabupaten Purworejo, Indonesia

Teach, Create, and Explore — Join Our Friendly Community ❤️✨️

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Gampaha, Sri Lanka

Teaching Volunteers Wattala, Sri Lanka

12h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Balangoda, Sri Lanka

Rainforest Restoration Project in Sri Lanka

20h/week Building & Repairing Social Work Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Luang Prabang, Laos

Construction/Mechanical Experience

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Holistic Center Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Stay in a Buddhist Monastery with Monks

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Kampung Taman Sedia, Malaysia

A heartfelt experience in the Cameron Highlands Paradise

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 10 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Help us to teach english for kid in Indonesia

10h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Tabanan, Indonesia

📸 Content Creation at a Leading Eco Lodge in Bali 🌿

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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