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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

119 opportunities found

Hotel Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Come work on a beautiful tropical island in Cambodia!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

PARTY REPS, BOAT PARTIES, PUBCRAWLS, OPENBARS!

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Badulla, Sri Lanka

🌴 Volunteer Opportunity at a Charming Hostel in Sri Lanka 🌺

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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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

Hostel Jerusalem, Israel

Come to the movies with us!

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Reception Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Ōtsu, Japan

Help our guesthouse in Otsu, Shiga Japan! (MIX Dormitory)

15h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ōtsu, Japan

Come help our guesthouse in Otsu, Shiga Japan! (female only)

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Almaty, Kazakhstan

Removal of wooden and metall constractions at the resort

15h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Indonesia

Care for orphans by teaching them English for equality

10h/week Social Work Child Care
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Almaty, Kazakhstan

Help us in our glam camp Medeu

15h/week Social Work
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Almaty, Kazakhstan

Help us and join our team at the Mountain Resort territory

15h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Help us welcome guests, keep things tidy, and bring good vibes,

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Almaty, Kazakhstan

Помощь в строительных работах

15h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Help us entertain our guests while having a good time yourself.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kabupaten Klungkung, Indonesia

Party rep

22h/week Party Promoter
At least 2 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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