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328 opportunities found

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

Guest House Yeruham, Israel

Come help us at our lovely guesthouse!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Join our vibrant team in Sri Lanka and help us create an unforgettable experience for our guests! 🌴🏖️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
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Hostel Galle, Sri Lanka

Join us in giving a good customer experience 🌴

30h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Varkala, India

Are you organized and like everything in order? We need you!

25h/week Administration Reception Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Quairah District, Jordan

Help our team and enjoy Jordan!

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Colombo, Sri Lanka

Help in Reception and administration

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Kota Belud, Malaysia

Join Us as a Volunteer at Our Cozy Guesthouse in Malaysia! 🌺🌏

15h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varkala, India

Help us as a Front Desk Manager at our Hotel in Varkala, India

32h/week Administration Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

Hostel help needed at our desert lodge, off the beaten track, and ideal for nature and hiking lovers.

28h/week Social Media Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Jinning, Taiwan

Explore Chinese culture and live in our exotic and traditional cottage!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

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

Eco Lodge Badulla, Sri Lanka

🌍 Let's Collaborate and Exchange Experiences in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰

16h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Langkawi, Malaysia

Help us in our beautiful hostel in Malaysia!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Al Disah, Jordan

Enjoy Wadi Rum Desert, whilst helping in our office!

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

✨ Volunteer at an Archaeology-Themed Hostel & Café in Istanbul

30h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works