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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

302 opportunities found

Guest House HA GIANG, Vietnam

Join a wild ride and help shape a vibrant homestay

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Taito, Japan

Come help us with cleaning and housekeeping and enjoy Tokyo

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

🎨🎶 Bring Art & Good Vibes to a Desert Hostel in Jaisalmer

20h/week Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Georgetown, Malaysia

Volunteering at the Vibrant Hostel in Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia🏝️

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Mueang Nonthaburi District, Thailand

We're looking for natives speakers to teach English!

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Quairah District, Jordan

Explore the desert and live as a bedouin with us!

26h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 5 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Mueang Phrae District, Thailand

Teaching English to our pupils near Phrae/Thailand

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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

Boat Sungai Petani, Malaysia

🐟Explore the Fishing Village Lifestyle and Heritage City in Penang! 🌊🏘️

15h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Private School Hosur, India

Tennis & Football coach + English & Moral Science coach

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House nofim, Israel

Join us in a creative natural garden and building! :)

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Nagaoka District, Japan

Live & Help in Japan’s Beautiful Countryside

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Hospitality - Live like a local in a harmonious homestead

15h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Communication & Marketing, Community & Social Impact Volunteers

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Trâu Quỳ, Gia Lâm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Volunteers for teaching English in Hà Nội, Vietnam

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ha Giang, Vietnam

🌄 Volunteer as a Content Creator & Media Editor in the Stunning

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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