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Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Reception and Guest Experience

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Pranburi, Thailand

🌴 Welcoming Guests with a Smile in Thailand! 😊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Discover Abu Dhabi and volunteer at our hostel!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Surf Camp West Sumbawa Regency, Indonesia

🌊 Amazing Opportunity to Explore the Magic of West Sumbawa, Indonesia! 🏄🏻‍♂️✨

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 4.5

Hotel Mui Ne, Vietnam

Receptionist at Our Beachfront Boutique Resort in Vietnam🏖️🌞

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Hiroshima, Japan

Help us with reception in an international hostel in Hiroshima

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Hiroshima, Japan

Help as a receptionist and cleaning staff

30h/week Reception Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Kitaazumi District, Japan

Ski Accommodation Facilities in Hakuba Japan

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Help out at our small guesthouse in Bangkok!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel Ürgüp, Turkey

We are looking for a volunteer teammate – someone who speaks Fren

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DUBAI: Reception, Administration for Small Beach Hostel

24h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Join Our VERY Social Full Moon Party Hostel & Bar!

30h/week Bartending Reception Party Promoter Night Shift
At least 11 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Hostel Security & Bouncer in Bangkok

25h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Mima, Japan

Come help us at a guesthouse in Japanese Historical District

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Taipei, Taiwan

Come to our hostel, learn Chinese and make new friends in Taipei!

25h/week Party Promoter Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel bantayan Island, Philippines

The First friend (FRONT DESK)

32h/week Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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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