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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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255 opportunities found

Hostel Santiago de Compostela, Spain

¿Nos ayudas a potenciar nuestro hostel?

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belfast, United Kingdom

Join our little team in Belfast! (UK right to work required) :)

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 14 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Split, Croatia

Helping reception/housekeeping, promos, and some night shifts

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 28 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Help us grow our social hostel in the heart of Plovdiv

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Provincia di Taranto, Italy

Peaceful stay in an historical apulian B&B

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

Hostel Coimbra, Portugal

Temos vagas em aberto com possibilidade de ficar mais tempo

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Boat Amsterdam, Netherlands

CIty Centre Amsterdam - Lodging & Meals included

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coimbra, Portugal

Meet people from around the world and help us with daily tasks!

25h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Help out in a hostel and an art/ambience project Zagreb, Croatia.

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Niš, Serbia

Meet people in one of the oldest towns in the Balkans

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Village Sainte Soulle, France

Help with hostel activity in our Eco Village

12h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Viveiro, Spain

Come help us with reception & cleaning and enjoy Galicia!

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5

Hostel Budva, Montenegro

Come and experience Budva and Kotor!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sarandë, Albania

Reception and general hostel care

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Rīga, Latvia

Help in a reception, with cleaning and other small tasks

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Needed for cleaning, pub-crawl and reception

32h/week Reception Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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