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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

35 opportunities found

Homestay Kathmandu, Nepal

Work and enjoy on small Permaculture farm at Kathmandu valley

10h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon

Help us with our housekeeping position at the Guest House

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kandy, Sri Lanka

We need someone who can help around in the Garden/House Keeping

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐪 Volunteer while exploring Jaisalmer: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🎨 Help Us in Beautifying Our Hostel: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Matara, Sri Lanka

Help Manage a Cozy Garden Villa Near Matara Railway station

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Palakkad, India

Volunteer needed for Guest service, outdoors, events

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Sivasagar, India

Come and explore this vibrant land full of life! Northeast,India

20h/week Tour Guide Gardening Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Come help us with cleaning end enjoy Sri Lanka!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Camping Kampung Taman Sedia, Malaysia

A heartfelt experience in the Cameron Highlands Paradise

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 10 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varkala, India

Help us as a Front Desk Manager at our Hotel in Varkala, India

32h/week Administration Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Pune Division, India

Hospitality & Guest Experience Volunteer in Mulshi, India

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Yuchi Township, Taiwan

Help in a chill hostel in Sun Moon Lake

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Amman, Jordan

Help us with daily tasks and enjoy Jordan!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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
  • High demand

Guest House Ōtsu, Japan

Come help our guesthouse in Otsu, Shiga Japan! (female only)

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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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