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Work exchange opportunities in India

52 opportunities found

Coliving Mumbai, India

Yoga Teacher or Healers

25h/week Bartending Reception Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 1 to 3 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alappuzha, India

Help me take care of a tiny hostel on the beachfront in Alleppey

32h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
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Guest House Bikaner Division, India

Help at our guest house in India

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Take care of Camels and enjoy our hostel

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Need a excellent person for our reception and other related work.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐫 Urgent need for volunteer hostel receptionist in Jaisalmer!

20h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Varkala, India

Are you organized and like everything in order? We need you!

25h/week Administration Reception Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alleppey, India

Guest Relations & Activity Coordinator 🌞

25h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Help at reception in one of the most beautiful cities in India! ✨

32h/week Reception
From 3 to 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Help Us Manage & Welcome Guests in Our Hotel! 🏨✨

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Helping in Jaisalmer: A Unique Volunteer Experience! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hotel Jaipur, India

Help us with general cleaning and reception in Jaipur!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Pondicherry, India

Seeking a vibrant soul to join our hostel team!

30h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 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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