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Homestay Olongapo, Philippines

Explore the Outdoors & Teach Languages in a Nature-Based Program

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

Become a Guest Entertainment rep in Pai

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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
  • High demand
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Shared Home Oumihachiman, Japan

Omihachiman DIY Renovation Project – A Cross-Cultural Restoration

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Ürgüp, Turkey

5-room, modern, luxury cave rooms with a pool in a quiet village

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

Hostel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

📸 Content & Guest Engagement 🌍

28h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Phra Nakhorn, Thailand

Looking for yoga instructor with wonderful energy!

12h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Gyeongju-si, South Korea

Help us with reception & housekeeping

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Reception Cleaning
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Help improve our buildings & party at our Full Moon Party hostel!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Social host & social media manager Island waves surf hostel

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Mural and painting @Island waves surf hostel

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Kathu, Thailand

🎉 Be the Life of the Party at Mad Monkey Phuket!

32h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Active Tour Leader at Social Hostel (Bike, Walking, Yoga, etc)

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Front Desk

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Canggu, Indonesia

📸 Content Creator & Guest Rep in Bali’s Social Hostel 🌴

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Canggu, Indonesia

🎉 Guest Rep & Party Promoter – Canggu, Bali

25h/week Music Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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