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Work exchange opportunities in India

200 opportunities found

Homestay Mumbai, India

Sharing Knowledge - Photography, Writing, Spiritual- Mumbai-India

12h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating
At least 3 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Pondicherry, India

Seeking a vibrant soul to join our hostel team!

30h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 2 meals

Eco Lodge Mandrem, India

Web Development Volunteer in Goa

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Hostel AHMEDABAD, India

To Manage Common Sitting Area With Good Arts.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Private School Hosur, India

Tennis & Football coach + English & Moral Science coach

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Mandrem, India

Creative Content and Decor Specialist in Goa

32h/week Social Media Photography Content Writer Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Chennai, India

Lets make reels

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Chennai, India

🎨 Add Your Art & Energy to Our Hostel!

20h/week Video Making Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Other Arambol, India

All-Round Helper in a Jungle Paradise 🌴

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Pune Division, India

Explore Pune, India: A Destination Full of Culture and Adventure!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Pune Division, India

Hospitality & Guest Experience Volunteer in Mulshi, India

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Rajasthan, India

Experience Life Inside Jaisalmer Fort – Help, Explore & Enjoy!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Mumbai, India

🎨📸 Looking for Creative Friends and Knowledge Exchange 🌟

12h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 4 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Mumbai, India

Lets be friends and share cultural, spiritual and life :)

12h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 3 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Coliving Konkan Division, India

Share your healing skills and explore the vibrant culture of Bombay

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal

Coliving Konkan Division, India

Teach Kids , Child Care

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal

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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