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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

190 opportunities found

Camping Kampung Taman Sedia, Malaysia

A heartfelt experience in the Cameron Highlands Paradise

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 10 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Malacca, Malaysia

We are looking for friendly and responsible Volunteers

27h/week Tour Guide Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Malacca, Malaysia

Reception & Admin

27h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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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 🌺​

Hostel New Taipei, Taiwan

Come help us and be part of our experience in Jiufen, Taiwan! 3🌟

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🐪 Volunteer while exploring Jaisalmer: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel JAISALMER, India

🎨 Help Us in Beautifying Our Hostel: Enjoy Your Free Time! ✨

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Geoje-si, South Korea

Come to help us at Moiri fore in Geoje-si, South Korea

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Boat Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Work on beach bar koh rong, longset beach

32h/week Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 2.0

Camping Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Videographers and Photographers are welcomed to Mongolia

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Keylong, India

Learn Himalayan Tribal culture living with family

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Bodrum, Turkey

Help us up in daily tasks and enjoy an amazing time in Bodrum

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

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

Hotel Quairah District, Jordan

Come help us and enjoy the desert

20h/week Content Writer Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Mandi Division, India

Be a part in Re designing a Homestay! 🎨🏡✨

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Mandi Division, India

Join Us as a Social Media Manager & Content Creator! 🌟📱

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Hà Giang, Vietnam

Come volunteer with us and help develop tourism in Ha Giang

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

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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