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Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Volunteer as a Photographer and Videographer ;)

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Calling all Social Media Video Making Wizards! 🌟

24h/week Video Making
From 3 days to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Join us in the city near loas country, peaceful, slow life

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Mueang Udon Thani District, Thailand

Help with the restaurant at our hostel in Udon Thani

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 8 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tel Aviv, Israel

Come live in the jungle!

20h/week Administration Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Camping Kuala besut, Malaysia

To be front desk team to help our team with good communication

32h/week Photography Social Media Content Writer Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Midigama, Sri Lanka

🌊✨ Social Host & Reception Helper - Drifter Midigama

24h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Dj/Party Promotor/Bartender/Waitress

24h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Bartender Position at Iconic Ocean View Bar! :)

30h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Homestay Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Music and Media help for family band near surf capital of the Nor

25h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Music
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Phibun Mangsahan District, Thailand

Website developer and social media wizzard

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Coliving Konkan Division, India

Share your healing skills and explore the vibrant culture of Bombay

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal

Coliving Konkan Division, India

Teach Kids , Child Care

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Chương Mỹ, Vietnam

Joy & teach English: Volunteer with Kids in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2025

32h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 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
  • 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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