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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

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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

Hostel Ampara, Sri Lanka

Hang out with guests and help us promote our events!

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

Come explore the beautiful desert and help with our marketing

15h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 2 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Dickwella, Sri Lanka

Social Hosts & Social media manager

32h/week Reception Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Indonesia

Help the kids to learn languages

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Hai Phong, Vietnam

🌟 Join Us at Our English Centre in Haiphong, Vietnam! 🇻🇳

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Come and bring your passion for music!

20h/week Music
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Other Raub, Malaysia

Volunteer for Art and Garden Projects

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Koh Tao, Thailand

🎉 Now Hiring Party Rep on Koh Tao!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Hospitality - Live like a local in a harmonious homestead

15h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Communication & Marketing, Community & Social Impact Volunteers

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Sh.Milandhoo, Maldives

Stay with a Local Family and Experience Authentic Maldives ☀️🏖️

25h/week Social Media
From 3 days to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Mueang Chiang Mai District, Thailand

Be Our Fun Host: Games, Nightlife & Great Vibes 🌙🎶🍹

30h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Help us create great memories for guests and enjoy hostel life

22h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Tùy Hòa, Vietnam

🌊 Teach English, Protect the Ocean & Share Art in Vietnam

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Bố Trạch, Vietnam

Come volunteer at Bee Backpackers Hostel & Pub!

30h/week Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works