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Work Exchange Programs in Southeast Asia with Worldpackers

132 opportunities found

Private School Kabupaten Nganjuk, Indonesia

Teach English in Indonesia: Culture, Community & Adventure

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Kabupaten Bantul, Indonesia

Become a Barista or Kitchen Helper in a Vibrant Cafe while living slow!🇮🇩☕✨

10h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG, Indonesia

Education and cultural exchange in Indonesia! ✨

10h/week Teaching Languages
From 15 to 15 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Kabupaten Temanggung, Indonesia

🌟 Be a Volunteer & Help Us Welcome Students with a Smile! 🇬🇧✨

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Private School KOTA BINJAI, Indonesia

Help us to teach kindergarten students and feel the joy

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam

All-rounder Rebels Wanted!

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

Guest House Muang Kong, Laos

Have an authentic Laos experience and teach english our children

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Kabupaten Luwu, Indonesia

Help our young local students with practicing English in Indonesia

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Da Nang, Vietnam

Join us in a wildlife photography immersion

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Da Nang, Vietnam

Join us in a wildlife filming immersion

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Indonesia

Volunteer Native German (Fully Funded Position)

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Nam Từ Liêm, Vietnam

Need help from Chinese Native Speaker in Hanoi, Vietnam

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Kota Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Teach English and Get To Know Sumatra Cultures

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Kabupaten Bantul, Indonesia

Create art at our vibrant riverside place in cultural Yogyakarta

10h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Kota Pariaman, Indonesia

West Sumatra, Indonesia ; Help us at the small beach shack

18h/week Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Mae Wang District, Thailand

Get back to the basics skills.

25h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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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