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Work exchange opportunities in India

74 opportunities found

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Creative helping hands

24h/week Reception Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Administration
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Work AND culture experience

24h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Alleppey, India

Help with arts and decoration in Alleppey, India

25h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Mumbai, India

Exchange Life, Spirituality, Yoga, Soul Heal - Mumbai, India.

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Panjim, India

Photography, Video Editing, Social Media, Digital Nomads

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coimbatore, India

Photographer with Interior Ideas

22h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coimbatore, India

Help us with some minor repairing and gardening! =)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coimbatore, India

Help us at the reception and with some other tasks! =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Kasol

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Delhi

20h/week Music Arts Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Varanasi

20h/week Music Arts Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Udaipur

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Amritsar

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS McLeodganj

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Bir

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rishikesh, India

Community & Events Volunteer - goSTOPS Goa

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

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