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Eco Lodge Kumaon Division, India

Digital media marketing

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 30 to 84 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

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
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Kolkata, India

Help designing old age fun games and activities

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Housekeeping Elderly Care
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Paint for Change- Eco friendly Painting.

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Home Decorating, re-arranging and interior setup

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Need expert in Chicken coop building for the Permaculture Garden

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Help us with digital marketing!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

House cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, Cooking

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Come help with Elderly Care

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Elderly Care Cooking
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Support meaningful causes as a fundraising volunteer

30h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Come be our Social Media Manager!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Happiness Officer, Human engagement officer

22h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pushkar, India

🌟Co-Create a Colorful & Welcoming Vibe in Pushkar!🌟

24h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pushkar, India

Community & Events Volunteer at Our Hostel Cafe in Pushkar

24h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Mumbai, India

Digital Nomads

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

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.

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