Work exchange opportunities in India

9 opportunities found

Hospitality Varanasi, India

Cultural exchange, hospitality and travel in Varanasi 🏡🗣️

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages

From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 2 meals

Higher approval

Other Shoolagiri, India

Help in our farm Kitchen, Garden & with our Pets 🌱🍲

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening

From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

Needs help immediately
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Hostel JAISALMER, India

Looking for a Friendly Helping Hand!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping

From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Higher approval

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Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐪 Volunteer while exploring Jaisalmer: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages

At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

4.5
Higher approval

Guest House Jaipur, India

Baby Sitting & help with Cleaning at home.

20h/week Cleaning Child Care

At least 1 week Shared Dorm

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

Homestay Barshaini, India

Join Us in Nurturing Nature: Help Grow Our Garden in Rishīkesh!

20h/week Cleaning Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing

At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals

Homestay Arrah, India

Helping with our small family in our Eco-home & Community Centre

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Cooking

At least 1 week Shared Dorm

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

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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.

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