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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

1567 opportunities found

Homestay Hangzhou, China

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture: Assist with a child's learning & home tasks

24h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Discover Abu Dhabi and volunteer at our hostel!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Social Hosts & Admin

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Seoul, South Korea

Join Our Team and Experience Seoul Like a Local! 🌟

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Ahangama, Sri Lanka

English teacher for local kids and adults in the area

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

Hostel Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Surf Instructor/Coach

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 weeks to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Hangzhou, China

Teach musical instruments/sport around bamboo forests in Hangzhou

24h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Private School Kumage District, Japan

Help at our farm on the island of Yakushima, Japan

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel Kumluca, Turkey

Help with Breakfast & Dinner Service at Our Hotel in Adrasan

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Coliving San Pa Tong District, Thailand

Help in a Traditional Local Craft Village in ChiangMai, thailand

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cát Hải, Vietnam

Musicians

30h/week Music
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Coliving San Pa Tong District, Thailand

🌿 Help in a Traditional Local Craft Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭

20h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bangkok, Thailand

Need immediate help to buy things during rennovation

25h/week Arts Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

Boat parties, pub crawls, FUN! IMMEDIATE START

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Guest House Bangkok, Thailand

General help with tasks around our dispensary / hotel

30h/week Housekeeping Gardening Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Jongno-gu, South Korea

Working in a hostel in Seoul, Korea

14h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Why do a work exchange in Asia?

Did you know Asia is the largest continent on Earth? It covers 9% of our planet’s surface and it’s formed by 48 countries. In a work exchange in Asia you’ll enter an almost endless world of discovery. From pristine beaches and communities visited by backpackers every year in Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia to skyscrapers in South Korea, Japan or Hong Kong, Asia is very diverse. It’s also ideal to travel on a low budget, with affordable food and tour options for all kinds of travelers.

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Work exchange in Asia: what can I do?

If you want to save money on accommodation, there is a range of ways to work for a hostel in exchange for room and board in Asia. In a work exchange experience in Asia, you can use your creativity to play music in a hostel to liven up the mood, create new drinks as a bartender, promote parties, help with social activities and much more. If you’re not the outgoing type, other possible tasks for work exchange in Asia include video-making, photography, cooking, painting or even content writing. 

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How can I use Worldpackers to do a work exchange in Asia?

You can use Worldpackers to save money and exchange work for accommodation in Asia. Check our host list to see the main destinations to do work exchange in Asia, like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines and others. A variety of landscapes and cultures: this is what awaits you in Asia! Start by making a profile with information about yourself, your best skills and travel photos. Become a member of the Worldpackers community and schedule a trip.

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