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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

183 opportunities found

Hostel Kyoto, Japan

Come to help our hostel and enjoy Kyoto, Japan

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

🌟 Join Our Team at the Reception Experience the Magic of Malaysia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kep, Cambodia

Helping run our local hostel business in Kep, Cambodia

32h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New
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Guest House West Lombok Regency, Indonesia

Become a Guest House Collaborator in West Lombok!

18h/week Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Haifa, Israel

Explore Haifa and Palestine by it's people

25h/week Reception Housekeeping Cleaning Administration
From 1 to 3 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Help us with cleaning and reception in backpacker hostel jaisalme

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Experience the magic of the Desert at our Jaisalmer Camp

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping wadi rum, Jordan

Support cultural activities and engage with visitors in a Bedouin

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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

Hotel Kampot, Cambodia

Hospitality with Heart: Volunteer to Support Education

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Garhwal Division, India

🌟 Join Our Vibrant Hostel Crew in India! 🛎️🎉

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Waigeo Selatan, Indonesia

Do you like eco-project? Come help & enjoy underwater Raja Ampat

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Coron, Philippines

✨ Stay, Help & Connect: Volunteer at a Family Homestay

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Mandalay, Myanmar

Make our guest have fun & live in Mandalay

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Mandalay, Myanmar

Expore Mandalay and help us as you can!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Party Promoter Reception
From 1 to 4 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Aurangabad, India

Become a hospitality expert by helping with us in India!

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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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