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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South Asia • 2 weeks long

30 opportunities found

Farmstay Jhapa, Nepal

Experience a farm life style in my small house and village

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal

We need help with daily tasks at our Organic Farm

24h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening Farming
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kathmandu, Nepal

Work and enjoy on small Permaculture farm at Kathmandu valley

10h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Farmstay Pokhara, Nepal

Learn about organic farming at our farmhouse in Nepal

20h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Pokhara, Nepal

Help and stay at quiet, spontaneous and beautiful farm.

25h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Pokhara, Nepal

Join us at our family farm to have an authentic nepali experience

20h/week Animal Care Child Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Kathmandu, Nepal

Help and enjoy our small Permaculture farm at Kathmandu valley

15h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Sindhupalchok, Nepal

Help on a organic coffee and fruit farm in Sindhupalchok, Nepal

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Farm Ilam, Nepal

Experience a Real Organic Farm in a Rural Nepalese Village

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 day Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal

Help and learn about Nepal.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal

Support fair and ecotourism. Learning by doing :)

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

NGO WAYANAD, India

TRAINING ASSOCIATE (Natural Building & Sustainable living)

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Ilam, Nepal

Help us general maintenance at our home

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Manali, India

Teach Yoga in the Himalayas & Work in our Farmstay

32h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

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.

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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.

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