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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

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Hostel Kanazawa, Japan

Cleanig and housekeepingstaff in hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Hội An, Vietnam

Restaurant help in Hoi An!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Help at the Reception of our Hostel and Explore Matara, Sri Lanka

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

social host need for our hostel family | Weligama, Sri Lanka

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

DJ

20h/week Music Party Promoter
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Volunteering at Happy Bunk Hostel Weligama

25h/week Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Teluk bahang, Malaysia

Beach Volunteering at Monkey Beach Penang in Malaysia

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Private School Tsuru, Japan

【Mixed Dormitory】Language Teacher for Kids (English) in Tsuru

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Fatih, Turkey

Help us cook, clean & create cozy stays

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Gili Islands, Indonesia

Teach yoga on the beautiful island of Gili Air

30h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Vangvieng, Laos

🌴 Help Us Create a Garden Oasis with Pool & Bar! 🌺

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Join Our Social Surf Hostel Team in Sri Lanka! 🏄‍♂️🌴

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Looking for a creative content creator!

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cebu, Philippines

🌟 Volunteer with us and experience Cebu! 🏝️

32h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Chinese Guest Service Agent

25h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Mueang Chiang Mai, Thailand

Receptionist in a place where cool people meet in Thailand

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • 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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