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Work exchange opportunities in India

25 opportunities found

Homestay Garhwal Division, India

Peace, nature & wise dreams at Himalayan living 🏔️🌿

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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

Camping Jaisalmer, India

SEO & Digital Marketing

5h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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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

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Video Shooting Content Creation for a Spiritual Product & Service

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Volunteer Influencer for Spiritual Growth & Awareness

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Varanasi Division, India

Help Us Improve Our Website – Web Developers Needed

30h/week Web Developer
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Indore Division, India

Help at our plant store in Indore, India

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Chennai, India

Lets make reels

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

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

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

General help needed around our guest house

15h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Mysore Division, India

🎨✨ Bring your art to life! Help transform spaces with creativity

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Join Our Community and Grow in the vibrant culture of the mountains! 🌍🏔️

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

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

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Cook and Explore: Volunteer at a Guest House in Jaisalmer!

6h/week Kitchen Hand
From 3 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Lower Assam Division, India

Calling Creators! Help Us Share the Magic of Guwahati 🎒📸

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

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