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Guest House Song Cau, Vietnam

Host at a beachfront guest house -bring good vibes and good times

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Palawan, Philippines

Lets get Social with Hostel Guests in Palawan - Philippines

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Help us welcome our guests while you explore the desert!

25h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Women Only Front Desk Receptionist in Kandy, Sri Lanka

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Yoga Studio Rishikesh, India

Join Us to Provide Warm Reception and Seamless Service! 🌟😊

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 2.0

Hostel Ak-Su, Kyrgyzstan

💬Be the Friendly Face at Our Reception in Kyrgyzstan!🛎️

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0

Boat Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Guide for SUP Tour Mangrove and SUP with Plankton and fireflies

30h/week Teaching Sports Arts Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 2.0

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

General Helper, Hostel in downtown, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

10h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Catanduanes, Philippines

Join us as a Yoga Instructor in Island of Catanduanes

20h/week Teaching Languages Tour Guide Teaching Sports
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hanoi, Vietnam

Reception Volunteer Needed at Homestay near Ban Gioc Waterfall

30h/week Tour Guide Administration
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Vibe Manager and Bartender

32h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Badulla, Sri Lanka

Be Our Fun Host:Social Host & Reception Assistant

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 10 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel AHMEDABAD, India

Be the face of our reception and meet people from all over the world!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Tel Aviv, Israel

Help us provide touring guides at a sea side hostel in Tel Aviv

30h/week Tour Guide
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Arambol, India

Promote Amazing Interactions Between Guests! 🌟🤝

22h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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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