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Work Exchange Programs in Southeast Asia with Worldpackers

174 opportunities found

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

Hotel Kota Denpasar, Indonesia

The Rani Garden

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are looking for excited volunteers to help us as party promote

30h/week Arts Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 weeks to 60 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

Enjoy Koh Phangan and help at our hostel

24h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Depok City, Indonesia

Bring a beautiful world to our student, we show you Indonesia🇮🇩

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hotel Kampot, Cambodia

Hospitality with Heart: Volunteer to Support Education

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Tuek Chhou, Cambodia

Are you a bartender? Come help our lodge & bar!

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Friendly Receptionist in a stylish hostel in Bangkok Old Town

24h/week Bartending Reception Kitchen Hand Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Ha Giang, Vietnam

Ha Giang Tour Company Looking For Self Motivated All Rounder.

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Hoài Đức, Vietnam

Discover Vietnamese culture while staying in our cozy home

14h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Private School Vinh, Vietnam

Teach English in Vietnam for children and live a unique experience

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Singosari, Indonesia

Lead, Learn, and Connect: A Hands-On Volunteer Experience for Global Impact! 🌏

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Maenam, Koh Samui, Thailand

🌴 Creative, Dog-Loving Couple Needed in Koh Samui

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay Siem Reap, Cambodia

Come help our community and improve people’s lifestyle!

20h/week Teaching Languages Tour Guide
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

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

Homestay Ha Giang, Vietnam

Website Development for a Tourism Company

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

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.

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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