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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

25 opportunities found

Private School Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Indonesia

Self-Funded German Language Volunteering at Denkspa

20h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Kabupaten Bangli, Indonesia

Help us teaching English & Japanese for Children in the village

4h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Nha Trang, Vietnam

Empower Bright Mind – Teach English, Sport,& Lead Fun Activities!

32h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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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

Private School Sulichaur, Nepal

Enthusiastic English teacher

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Aqaba Qasabah District, Jordan

Boost Your Skills, Learn New Languages & Experience Jordan 🌊✨

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Etah, India

🌾 Experience Village Life & Inspire Kids Through Creativity

8h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Private School Ngawi Regency, Indonesia

🌟 Teach English in Indonesia: Where Dreams Meet Language! 🌟

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Private School Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Indonesia

Help the kids to learn languages

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Private School Hai Phong, Vietnam

🌟 Join Us at Our English Centre in Haiphong, Vietnam! 🇻🇳

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Dang, Nepal

Language and Culture Sharing at our project! :)

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Badulla, Sri Lanka

Join us as a Yoga Teacher & Meditation Guide at our Hostel🧘‍♀️

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
From 12 to 18 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Panglao, Philippines

Yoga Instructor Volunteer in a chill hostel on Panglao island

10h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Ürgüp, Turkey

A Dream Vacation: Learn, Explore, and Grow in Cappadocia

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • High demand

Homestay Tùy Hòa, Vietnam

🌊 Teach English, Protect the Ocean & Share Art in Vietnam

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Why do a work exchange in Asia?

Did you know Asia is the largest continent on Earth? It covers 9% of our planet’s surface and it’s formed by 48 countries. In a work exchange in Asia you’ll enter an almost endless world of discovery. From pristine beaches and communities visited by backpackers every year in Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia to skyscrapers in South Korea, Japan or Hong Kong, Asia is very diverse. It’s also ideal to travel on a low budget, with affordable food and tour options for all kinds of travelers.

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Work exchange in Asia: what can I do?

If you want to save money on accommodation, there is a range of ways to work for a hostel in exchange for room and board in Asia. In a work exchange experience in Asia, you can use your creativity to play music in a hostel to liven up the mood, create new drinks as a bartender, promote parties, help with social activities and much more. If you’re not the outgoing type, other possible tasks for work exchange in Asia include video-making, photography, cooking, painting or even content writing. 

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How can I use Worldpackers to do a work exchange in Asia?

You can use Worldpackers to save money and exchange work for accommodation in Asia. Check our host list to see the main destinations to do work exchange in Asia, like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines and others. A variety of landscapes and cultures: this is what awaits you in Asia! Start by making a profile with information about yourself, your best skills and travel photos. Become a member of the Worldpackers community and schedule 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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