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Work exchange opportunities in India

18 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

Homestay Jodhpur, India

Teach basic English to village children and learn local culture

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Volunteer @ Our International Language & Cultural Exchange center

20h/week Teaching Sports Video Making Social Media Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
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Coliving Mumbai, India

Can you cook something amazing?

30h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Elderly Care Child Care
From 1 to 3 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • 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

Homestay Alappuzha, India

Help me sell my story to the Kerala movie industry bigwigs

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Alappuzha, India

Musicians -keyboards/piano/drums. Sports-Cricket, yoga, swimming

25h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Help us in Camping on dune with Animal Backpackers Hostel

16h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 1 to 5 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Delhi Division, India

Help Inspire Young Minds at Our School – Experience Local Culture

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Pushkar, India

Volunteer at a resort in Pushkar

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Promote our Social Media, web and activities with music

25h/week Social Media Web Developer Teaching Languages Music
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

Homestay Nangli, India

Experience India & Help with Daily Life 🏡

20h/week Cleaning Cooking Teaching Languages
At least 5 days Private Room 3 meals

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

Homestay Srinagar, India

Teach English and inspire global connections

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 2 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.

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