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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

1567 opportunities found

Hostel Surat Thani, Thailand

Be Part of a Calm, Friendly Hostel in the Heart of the Island

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Looking for a activity volunteer to join our growing hostel

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Looking for social receptionist at our hostel and rooftop bar

25h/week Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Hostel Hong Kong, China

Front Desk (Volunteering with Purpose, Creating Lasting Impact)

32h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Looking for bartender & bar back at our hostel rooftop bar

30h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Antalya, Turkey

Come help us and enjoy the beautiful city of Antalya in Türkiye

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel bantayan Island, Philippines

The First friend (FRONT DESK)

32h/week Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel bantayan Island, Philippines

Brewtender (A blend of barista and bartender)

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel bantayan Island, Philippines

Hostel DJ & Vibes Curator

20h/week Music
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Siquijor, Philippines

Social Media Creative Director

16h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Siquijor, Philippines

🎨 Color the Island: Volunteer Artists Wanted in Paradise! 🏝️

16h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Seoul, South Korea

Help us and enjoy Seoul! Free Accommodation and 3 Meals!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Are you a friendly person? Be our Bartender!

30h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Social Media and Promotions

30h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Social Media volunteer in a fun social hostel!

25h/week Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bartending in our hidden cocktail bar!

24h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

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