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Work Exchange Programs in Southeast Asia with Worldpackers

28 opportunities found

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

Hotel Kampot, Cambodia

Hospitality with Heart: Volunteer to Support Education

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

Hostel Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

🎊🍹Become a volunteer in our chill house & enjoy Thailand! ✨🎉

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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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 Amphoe Mueang Chumphon, Thailand

🌴 Join Our Hostel & Creative Garden Community on Koh Tao! 🌟

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Hospitality - Live like a local in a harmonious homestead

15h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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

Shared Home Pasay, Philippines

Reception / Housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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

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
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Georgetown, Malaysia

Volunteering at the Vibrant Hostel in Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia🏝️

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Homestay Ha Giang, Vietnam

''Your Volunteer Adventure Awaits!''

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Hostel Bố Trạch District, Vietnam

Looking for a Hostel Volunteer in Phong Nha ( Viet Nam)

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Guest relations and enjoy Thailand!

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

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
  • 4.5
  • 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.

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!

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