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Work exchange opportunities in Asia

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Guest House KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia

Be the Heart of NIDO Nomad : Help Run a CozyLodge in Borneo

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Aurangabad, India

Capture Our Story: Digital Marketing experts are welcomed!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Quairah District, Jordan

Experience in Wadi Rum desert

13h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Chitwan District, Nepal

Join us and help us rebuild our hostel!

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Varanasi Division, India

Help us in Social Media Travel Enthusiasts in the Heart of India.

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 14 days to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 2.0

Hostel Canggu, Indonesia

Hostel Party Promoter

30h/week Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 1.0

Hostel Dickwella, Sri Lanka

🌴 Calling all Yoga Enthusiasts! 🧘‍♀️

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

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

Hostel Amphoe Mueang Chumphon, Thailand

DJ wanted for MAI TAI and BASSLINES tiki partys at Tiki Tribe

25h/week Music Party Promoter
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Amphoe Mueang Chumphon, Thailand

Social media content creator & hostel host

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel GOA, India

Unleash your creativity while traveling! 🎨✨

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Sóc Sơn, Vietnam

Have Fun and Make a Difference by teaching English in Vietnam

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Kampot, Cambodia

Join us in creating great memories to our guests in Cambodia!

32h/week Party Promoter Night Shift Bartending Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Yoga Teacher to Guide Relaxing Classes by the Beach

5h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Coliving Weligama, Sri Lanka

Reception & Guest Experience at Sugar Hostel Weligama

25h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works