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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

23 opportunities found

Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Reception & Tour Organizer – Join Our Vibrant Hostel in Kandy! 🌿

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Indonesia

Helping in restaurant, guest

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Amphoe Ko Samui, Thailand

Volunteer for DJ, Musician, Yoga Instructor in Ko Samui, Thailand

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Guest House Malacca, Malaysia

We are looking for friendly and responsible Volunteers

27h/week Tour Guide Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Malacca, Malaysia

Reception volunteer to help keep our hostel running smoothly

27h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hong Kong, China

Front Desk - Managing a designer hostel in the heart of Hong Kong

32h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Krabi, Thailand

Help at Boutique Beach Guesthouse in beautiful Ao Phang Nga

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Badulla, Sri Lanka

Be Our Fun Host:Social Host & Reception Assistant

24h/week Night Shift Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 10 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

A Welcoming Hostel for Istanbul Volunteer Experience! :)

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Indonesia

🌟 Social Host of IBH! The Best Party Hostel at Kuta! 🏖️🎉

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Taito, Japan

Reception staff

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Osaka, Japan

Hostel Helper in Osaka city (It's needed "Working Holiday" visa)

13h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Fuji, Japan

Help us maintain the cleanliness and enjoy Mt. Fuji🗻

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

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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