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Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Help us with Social Media at our hostel in Weligama, Sri Lanka ;)

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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 Cát Hải, Vietnam

Hostel Event Coordinator

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Cook & Travel at Sugar Hostel

20h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bố Trạch District, Vietnam

Looking for a Hostel Volunteer in Phong Nha ( Viet Nam)

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Langkawi, Malaysia

Come join us as a receptionist, housekeeping, kitchen & Bar Helper

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Langkawi, Malaysia

House keeping, kitchen helper, gardening & receptionist .

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Istanbul, Turkey

Volunteering chance in a Hostel at the heart of Istanbul

30h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 15 days to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Boat Muğla, Turkey

Sailing in the Aegean Sea of ​​Türkiye

10h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand

Homestay Langkawi, Malaysia

Looking for Experiences Bartender/ Barista and Kitchen Helper.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Marketing and videography, Bar tending, House keeping, Reception,

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Dickwella, Sri Lanka

🌴 Calling all Yoga Enthusiasts! 🧘‍♀️

32h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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

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

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

Help us with our social events and guest experience!

30h/week Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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.

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