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Hostel Colombo, Sri Lanka

Come Help us in Sri Lanka :)

22h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Mueang Nonthaburi District, Thailand

We're looking for natives speakers to teach English!

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 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
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Hostel Ha Giang, Vietnam

Helping Hostel and Local Travel Agency

20h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Jericho, State of Palestine

Be our Media & Marketing rock star!!!!

25h/week Content Writer Social Media Video Making Photography
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Private School Mueang Phrae District, Thailand

Teaching English to our pupils near Phrae/Thailand

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Palolem, India

Create Connections and Moments as Our Community Manager! ✨

30h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Goa, India

Help us in creating a lively atmosphere and enjoy the cool vibes.

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Anjuna, India

Join our eco conscious travel community! :)

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Help us building our community of surfers and yogis

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Trâu Quỳ, Gia Lâm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Volunteers for teaching English in Hà Nội, Vietnam

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Come join our team as a web developer! :)

16h/week Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Beachfront Resort and a Sea front Cafe/Bar in Colombo! 🏖️

25h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Help us with Social Media at our hostel in Weligama, Sri Lanka ;)

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Marketing and videography, Bar tending, House keeping, Reception,

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kabupaten Gianyar, Indonesia

Help us with our Social Media while enjoying Indonesia!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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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