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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

Guest House Kampot, Cambodia

Are you seeking a unique and rewarding volunteer experience in the vibrant city of Kampot, Cambodia? 🌏

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Aqaba Qasabah District, Jordan

Boost Your Skills, Learn New Languages & Experience Jordan 🌊✨

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Nakagami District, Japan

Musician, Japanese learner welcomed at our hostel in Japan!

24h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Poipet City of Cambodia, Cambodia

English Teaching Volunteer

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Help us with cleaning and reception in backpacker hostel jaisalme

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guwahati, India

✨ Management Support, Cooking & Creative Arts Volunteer 🎨🍲📋

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

All-rounder Rebels Wanted!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Vangvieng, Laos

Come help us a web developer! :)

30h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School North Jakarta City, Indonesia

Inspire Learners: Teach English to Kids & Adults in Jakarta.

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Camping Jaisalmer, India

Experience the magic of the Desert at our Jaisalmer Camp

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vangvieng, Laos

Bring Walls to Life: Paint Murals in Laos at a Dreamy Hostel

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel nikko, Japan

Come help in beautiful scenic natural riverside hostel in Nikko

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Dehradun, India

Social Media Management: Videos/Creatives exch for Free Pvt Stay

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Kandy, Sri Lanka

🌿 Join us in the Heart of the Sri Lankan Tea Country! 🏞️

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 6 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Karachi City, Pakistan

Cultural Exchange & Local Impact in a Warm Family Home 🌍🍛🐱

8h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

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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