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Work Exchange Programs in Southeast Asia with Worldpackers

63 opportunities found

Hostel George Town, Malaysia

Volunteer Opportunity at a Social & Creative Hostel ✨

30h/week Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hospitality Luang Prabang, Laos

Join Our Farm Tour Team: Explore, Educate, and Engage!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Help us at our restaurant & guesthouse! =)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Volunteer at our hostel & enjoy a meaningful stay in Addis Ababa

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

🌟 Join Our WorldPackers Team at our hostel here in Malaysia!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

Come be the receptionist for our hostel here in Malaysia!

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

🌟 Join Our Team at the Reception Experience the Magic of Malaysia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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 Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia

Join Our Island Guesthouse & Enjoy Paradise While Volunteering!

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ha Giang, Vietnam

Come help us and have an adventure in Ha Giang, Vietnam

27h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Mandalay, Myanmar

Make our guest have fun & live in Mandalay

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Sandakan, Malaysia

Help us with our hostel's daily activities!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hotel Mandalay, Myanmar

Expore Mandalay and help us as you can!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Party Promoter Reception
From 1 to 4 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Kep, Cambodia

Helping run our local hostel business in Kep, Cambodia

32h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Da Lat City, Vietnam

Help us run our hostel as a receptionist and other tasks! :)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Work exchange opportunities in Southeast Asia with Worldpackers

How to Work and Travel in Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia is one of the most beautiful regions of the world! With many islands, exotic beaches and hectic cities, the region is ideal for doing a work exchange because of the variety of destinations. Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are some options of countries where you can exchange work for accommodation and get to know the beautiful scenery, famous cuisine, and the cultural diversity the continent has to offer.

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Tips for Work Exchange in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is a very eclectic region and attracts all types of travelers, mainly those that like to travel alone. A great form of traveling and working abroad on a budget is through doing a volunteer exchange. A few hours of work in exchange for accommodation and you can save enough money to visit bustling Bangkok, the islands of the Philippines, the amazing Maya Bay, or so many other incredible places there are to see.

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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.

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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!

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