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Work exchange opportunities in India

17 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

Camping Jaisalmer, India

SEO & Digital Marketing

5h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Join us as Social Media Manager at a Luxury Desert Camp in India

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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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

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Volunteer in an Artistic Cafe and a Hostel in the Golden City

24h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 week to 3 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

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

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
  • 4.5

Camping Wayanad, India

Volunteer – Live the Wild, Share the Wonder.

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

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

Shared Home Jodhpur, India

Join the Team: Learn, Collaborate, and Grow in Real-World Project

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 days Tent 3 meals

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

Homestay Garhwal Division, India

Peace, nature & wise dreams at Himalayan living 🏔️🌿

5h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

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

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works