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Work exchange opportunities in India

12 opportunities found

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Capture Our Story: Digital Marketing experts are welcomed!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Volunteer @ Our International Language & Cultural Exchange center

20h/week Teaching Sports Video Making Social Media Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Konkan Division, India

Be our Instagram host & share our story with the World! ✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
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Other Arambol, India

All-Round Helper in a Jungle Paradise 🌴

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping jaisalmer, India

Experience the Magic of the Desert while helping us with tasks!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Sivasagar, India

Come and explore this vibrant land full of life! Northeast,India

20h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Help us running the best hostel in Goa

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending Reception
At least 20 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Looking for Yoga Teacher/ Content Creator for social media

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Add a good vibe to our place in Goa by playing your music! =)

30h/week Party Promoter Bartending Arts Music
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Looking for a baker to help us with the cute little cafe

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Help us run the social events at the hostel

30h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel North Goa, India

Be the best bartender in the town / Chief Vibe Officer

30h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

What to expect in a work exchange in India?

In a work exchange in India, expect exotic smells, colors, and customs that might scare at first, but it’s easy to fall in love with the home of Taj Mahal. India is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, famous for the number of religions that share a large but populous space. More than 1.3 billion people live in the largest nation in South Asia. Work and travel in India to find out more about this amazing country!

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What kind of work can I exchange for free accommodation in India?

Don’t waste your time, go work and travel in India and discover a world of possibilities. You can work in a hostel in New Delhi, Goa or Mumbai, doing several tasks to get free accommodation in return. Some of the tasks include: housekeeping, reception, painting and decorating, cooking, entertaining other guests, party promoting, photography, video making...the sky’s the limit. Discover your new talent in India ;)

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How to work and travel in India using Worldpackers?

The Himalayas in the north, deserts in the west, tropical forests and beaches in the south. No matter where you go work in India, you will be mesmerized! And we are here to help you get there. Start by making a nice profile, then you can check our host list to find the ideal place, the one that will make you feel at home! Get free accommodation in India for just a few hours of work a day. Hosts also offer benefits like free laundry, classes, tours and more. Join our community as a verified member to book 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.

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