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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

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Camping Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Videographers and Photographers are welcomed to Mongolia

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Ürgüp, Turkey

A Dream Vacation: Learn, Explore, and Grow in Cappadocia

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Eco Lodge Wadi Rum, Jordan

Be Our Content Creator & Social Media Volunteer

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
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Homestay Kota Belud, Malaysia

Join Us as a Volunteer at Our Cozy Guesthouse in Malaysia! 🌺🌏

15h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Help our community to develop services

10h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Help our community grow and enjoy local experiences with us.

10h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Pa Tong District, Thailand

Help us while living with locals in natural and holistic place in Thailand!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hoa Lư, Vietnam

Event Host & Guest Experience (Volunteer)

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Pasay, Philippines

City with a twist 🌀 — help out , hang out & slow down in Manila

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Help us with daily activities at our hostel in Ahangama Sri Lanka

32h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • 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

Hostel Hoa Lư, Vietnam

Event Host & Digital Marketing (Volunteer)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Help us with meditation and yoga classes and experience Turkey!

30h/week Video Making Music Arts
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Join Our Vibrant Team: Spread Smiles as Our Welcoming Ambassador

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

Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Volunteer for Music and Art in our project! :)

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

Camping Fethiye, Turkey

Volunteer as a Housekeeping Extraordinaire!

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

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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