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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South Asia for 1 month

305 opportunities found

Guest House Kolkata, India

Help around a family business and explore core culture

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Morjim, India

Preferably a female bartender willing to work for 3 months

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Need a excellent person for our reception and other related work.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Hospitality VARKALA, India

Experience social and wellness experiences in India

24h/week Social Work
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 2 meals

Homestay Meghuali, chitwan national park, Nepal

Help me at my house while exploring Chitwan National Park, Nepal

20h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hotel Jodhpur Division, India

Come help us with our hotel and camel safari company!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 3.5

Holistic Center Gwaldam, India

Learn and Practice Sustainability in India! :) 🌾

24h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Kumaon Division, India

Join Us in Painting Murals and Transforming Spaces! 🎨✨

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Sustainable Community Mukteshwar, India

Chef at a heritage cafe in Mukteshwar - Uttarakhand

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Burdwan Division, India

🌿 Creative Escape – Art, Music & Connection by the River 🎨🎶

20h/week Video Making Photography Music Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals

Sustainable Community Bhaktapur, Nepal

🌿 Volunteer in Nepal – Build, Create & Grow with Us! 🏡📸🌱

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Lalitpur, Nepal

Help me with my pack of Rotties while enjoying the view! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Private School Jhapa, Nepal

Be part of our school's social media project!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Kalpetta, India

Join our team & Share your ideas

25h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Bir, India

Help with Content Creation and Make Friends at our Hostel, India

30h/week Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Chitwan District, Nepal

🌿 Volunteer in a Natural Paradise Next to a National Park 🌟

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

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.

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