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Work exchange opportunities in Thailand

38 opportunities found

Hostel Mueang Chiang Mai, Thailand

Receptionist in a place where cool people meet in Thailand

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House KO CHANG, Thailand

🏝️ Volunteer in Paradise: Help, Connect & Enjoy Thailand 🐾

25h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Enjoy Koh Phangan and help at our hostel

24h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Friendly Receptionist in a stylish hostel in Bangkok Old Town

24h/week Bartending Reception Kitchen Hand Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

🎊🍹Become a volunteer in our chill house & enjoy Thailand! ✨🎉

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Koh Tao, Thailand

🎉 Now Hiring Party Rep on Koh Tao!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Shared Home Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Peaceful hostel

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Amphoe Mueang Chumphon, Thailand

🌴 Join Our Hostel & Creative Garden Community on Koh Tao! 🌟

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Join Our Hostel Family: Bar, Guests & Cola the Dog 🐕🍹

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • New

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

🌊 Dive Into Island Life: Stay, Connect & Share the Adventure 🌴✨

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Guest relations and enjoy Thailand!

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Help out at our small guesthouse in Bangkok!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Help us with housekeeping

30h/week Administration Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Dindaeng, Thailand

Hostel work with more activity and night market all around

15h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Pranburi, Thailand

🌴 Welcoming Guests with a Smile in Thailand! 😊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Koh tao, Thailand

General Volunteer - All-Rounder / Hostel Helper

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Why work in hostels for free accommodation in Thailand?

Thailand is the travel hub of Southeast Asia and a great destination for first-time backpackers. You will meet interesting people from all over the world! Also, in the same country you can find forests, beaches, temples, diving spots, delicious local food, parties for all tastes. This broad range of activities comes at reasonable prices, if you know where to look. Actually, travelling to Thailand is cheap for most visitors, but it can become even cheaper if you exchange work for accommodation.

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What are the jobs for backpackers in Thailand?

Thailand is one of the best destinations for work exchange! In such a small country you can learn about Buddhism helping as a volunteer in a temple, go crazy working in a party hostel or still, relax and enjoy some quiet time by the beach. It’s hard to pick one, isn’t it? You can also do work exchange as a video-maker, bartender, kitchen hand or language teacher. What are your best skills? Start a worldpackers profile and use them in your favor!

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How to find work exchange programs in Thailand?

You can use Worldpackers to exchange work for accommodation in Thailand. Check out as many hosts as you like, for free! The hosts can be sorted by type of activity, like social or eco project, surf camp and others. Another way is to select a host by the skills they ask in a volunteer. Your skills should be listed in your profile. Remember: use your profile to show your best self to the world! Be honest, clear and positive. You will be able to apply for as many positions as you like by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community. 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guideTime 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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