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Hostel Porto Santo Island, Portugal

Help us, improve your skills, and come meet this golden island!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Himare, Albania

We need receptionist in Himara, south Albania

32h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel 8660, Denmark

Join Our Team - A Nature-Lover’s Dream! 🌿

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
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Farmstay Bornholm, Denmark

Guest Experience & Housekeeping - Help Create a Cozy Stay!✨🌿

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Gol, Norway

Join us as a bartender and all round helper. Need EU permission

32h/week Administration Reception Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 10 to 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Help us at Reception of our seaside hotel in Himare, Albania

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Be our night receptionist and pub crawl leader in Krakow!

32h/week Cleaning Bartending Night Shift Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Almería, Spain

Help us with cleaning and reception in our Guesthouse and enjoy Almería!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Help us in our small coliving community and discover the wonderful Tenerife island!

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Smederevo, Serbia

🛏️ Help in a Small Hotel in Smederevo 🏰

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Split, Croatia

Volunteer at our hostel and help us with reception and housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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 Berat, Albania

Help Keep Berat's (and Europe's) Best New Hostel Awesome!

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Centar, Macedonia

Help us around our hostel and explore Macedonia!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 14 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Centar, Macedonia

Help us manage our hostel and discover Skopje North, Macedonia :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Sarandë, Albania

Reception and general hostel care

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

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