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Work exchange

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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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
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Southeast Asia • 2 weeks long

36 opportunities found

Guest House KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia

Be the Heart of NIDO Nomad : Help Run a CozyLodge in Borneo

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Bondowoso Regency, Indonesia

Teach, Grow Volunteer for Education and climate action

8h/week Social Work Cleaning Cooking Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Bukit lawang, Indonesia

Come and help me fulfil my dream in the jungle!

25h/week Social Work Farming Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 3 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
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My days in Thailand 🌺​

Shared Home Thừa Thiên - Huế, Vietnam

Live and learn with a local friend

24h/week Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Amphoe Khlong Luang, Thailand

cooking food a and teaching english

18h/week Gardening Cleaning Teaching Languages Cooking
From 4 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Amphoe Khlong Luang, Thailand

Teach English and clerning

12h/week Cleaning Teaching Languages
From 4 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Bentong, Malaysia

Carpenter or handyman

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Tha Ruea District, Thailand

Learn about Buddhist life Dhamma talk and mindfulness happiness.

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 4 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Amphoe Khlong Luang, Thailand

take care house and help people in here work.

12h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning
From 4 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Koh Rong Island, Cambodia

Volunteer and make a positive impact on the island

15h/week Cleaning Reception Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Kajang, Malaysia

🌱 Help Us Grow Our Homestead, One Plant at a Time! 🌿

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Village Tha Ruea District, Thailand

Relaxing in a bamboo house help cooking and planting trees

18h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 4 to 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel East Lombok Regency, Indonesia

Help us with daily tasks & immerse yourself in nature

18h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Sandakan, Malaysia

Help us with our hostel's daily activities!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Magelang, Indonesia

Teach the children in our village and help our local people

10h/week Social Work Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Eco Village Lumajang, Indonesia

Preserve Hidden Waterfalls & Embrace Village Life in East Java

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

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.

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