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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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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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251 opportunities found

Shared Home Alvaiázere, Portugal

Join a Warm Homestay & Explore Portuguese Countryside

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Donate your time in a Meditation Centre in Italy

32h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Haute-Loire, France

Share the life of our German-French family with three children

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Stadl an der Mur, Austria

Homestay in the Alps of Austria

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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

Farmstay Asturias, Spain

🏞️ Volunteer in the Mountains of Asturias, Spain 🇪🇸

25h/week Social Work Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Hampshire, United Kingdom

Help look after guests in our New Forest Hotel & Tea Rooms

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Highland, United Kingdom

Home help in family home with short term let on site

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Child Care Cooking
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Monte vibiano vecchio, Italy

Completely Private Luxurious Apartment in the Hills of Umbria, IT

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0

Surf Camp Peniche, Portugal

Come help us and enjoy our Family surfcamp in Peniche in Portugal

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Città Metropolitana di Torino, Italy

Give a hand in our guest house and enjoy the beautiful Turin

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other ARBO, Spain

Desconecta y conecta contigo

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Civitavecchia, Italy

Hands in Daily life with my Kids and what Is Needed

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Tent
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Civitavecchia, Italy

Help with My Land and camping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Civitavecchia, Italy

Help me out with house and Kids

16h/week Cooking Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
At least 1 week Tent
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

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