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Work exchange opportunities in India

13 opportunities found

Hospitality Gokarna, India

Help as a carpenter/handyman & enjoy farm life in Gokarna, India

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pune, India

Volunteering (karma yoga) at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

16h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Experience the magic of the Desert at our Jaisalmer Camp

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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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
  • 5.0

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

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

Camping Wayanad, India

Volunteer – Live the Wild, Share the Wonder.

22h/week Tour Guide Arts Music
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Guest House Bhawali, India

help me create a beautiful space together! 🏡✨

20h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Help me learn German in my hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Coliving Panjim, India

Photography, Video Editing, Social Media, Digital Nomads

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

🎨🎶 Bring Art & Good Vibes to a Desert Hostel in Jaisalmer

20h/week Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Mandi Division, India

Be a part in Re designing a Homestay! 🎨🏡✨

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Mandi Division, India

Join Us as a Social Media Manager & Content Creator! 🌟📱

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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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