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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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1032 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Castelo Branco, Portugal

enjoy PURE FREEDOM AND FUN while living off-grid in nature

1h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Bardufoss, Norway

Dog Caretaker 🐾

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Ramales de la Victoria, Spain

Help us build a sustainable and resilient farm in Cantabria

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Permaculture project Ranki, Latvia

Creativity, mindfulness and responsibility for better future

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and support our guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago & improve our social media

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and COOK for our guests

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arbon, Switzerland

Learn about swiss lifestyle near the beautiful lake konstanz

22h/week Housekeeping Cooking Teaching Languages Animal Care
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Tabua, Portugal

Ajudante de construção em madeira e canhamo

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Tabua, Portugal

Olive harvest

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Preten, Germany

Harmonize Home and Heart: Volunteer for Life's Simple Pleasures

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Autonome Provinz Bozen - SĂźdtirol, Italy

Experience living in a camper van in Italy (MAY to SEPTEMBER)

16h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hospitality Municipiu Tulcea, Romania

Join us at our Greek tavern, help with the guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Village odense, Denmark

Come enjoy nature and family life in Odense <3

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 5 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay ISLE OF COLL, United Kingdom

Experience life on a Hebridean Island, Apiaries, Beekeeping

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm SAINT SYMPHORIEN DE MAHUN, France

Help us with a 300 year old farm in France! :)

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

How many countries are there in Europe?

It’s nice to remember that Europe is different from the European Union (EU). The EU is an economic and political union of 28 countries. It allows free movement of goods, capital, services and people (including visitors!) between member states. When it started in 1951, only Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands participated. On the other hand, the continent of Europe comprises 50 countries. There are several nations with territory in both Europe and Asia like Turkey and Russia. They are considered to be “transcontinental”. 

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Is Eastern Europe worth visiting?

Eastern Europe is a term with many definitions! For people who travel to Europe, like tourists or backpackers, it usually refers to countries like Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Croatia, Slovakia and others. These countries are known as generally cheaper than Central or Western Europe. In Prague you can find beer as good as in Munich! In Krakow you can learn about the world’s history by visiting Auschwitz and other museums. In Viena you can experience the Opera! Buda Castle in Budapest dates back to 1265! The region is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy saving money while having amazing experiences.

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Can I go to Europe using Worldpackers?

Yes! At Worldpackers you will find hostels, camping sites, NGOs, guesthouses, eco lodges, farms...you name it! Use your skills to exchange work for accomodation in Europe. You can check our host list and make a profile for free. Once you provide info about your skills and travel goals, you can schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community for only $49 a year!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guideTime 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