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Hostel Saint Julian's, Malta

All-Round Volunteer 🌿

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Coliving Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Volunteer Position – Community & House Support (Azores Co-Living)

15h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy

Help Us Transform Our Hostel in the Heart of Palermo! 🏙️🎨🤝

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa, Italy

Help us making make chocolate and take care of our B&B

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 24 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tomar, Portugal

Join our friendly Hostel & have an amazing experience in Portugal

20h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brașov, Romania

Bring your enthusiasm to our hostel in Brasov!

20h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Trogir, Croatia

Come help us and enjoy Croatia!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Hvar, Croatia

Receptionist/social guide position needed for October!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Come help us at reception and enjoy Macedonia

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vilnius, Lithuania

Have the time of your life with us in Lithuania! (:

24h/week Party Promoter Reception Housekeeping Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Andros Island, Greece

Have the best summer ever at our hostel in Greece!

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Guest Relations & Reception at Plaza Inn Hostel & Rooms

25h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Help us with our social hostel in the Old Town of Bucharest

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Hrútafjörður, Iceland

We are looking for a House Caretaker & Logistics helper

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santorini, Greece

Come enjoy at Santorini island-Greece and give us a little help!

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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