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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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345 opportunities found

Guest House Kärde, Jõgeva vald, Estonia

Help out at a peaceful nature retreat in the cool Estonian summer

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Permaculture project Pavia, Portugal

Promote and implement artistic projects in Portugal!

25h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Pavia, Portugal

Immerse In Nature, Experience Its Healing Power in Portugal!

16h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Permaculture project Pavia, Portugal

Lasting Connections With People from All Over the World, Portugal

20h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Pavia, Portugal

SelfHealing in Alentejo, Portugal!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Altamura, Italy

Volontariato in Alta Murgia: Pecore, Piante & Tradizioni 🌿🐑

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Homestay Itrabo, Spain

closed by WP TEAM

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Aljezur, Portugal, Portugal

Breakfast and reception assistance

28h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Rethymno, Greece

Opportunity for photography lovers in Crete

17h/week Video Making Photography
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hospitality Tagamanent, Spain

Get hands-on with sustainable farming and land restoration!

30h/week Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Farm Söderala, Sweden

Calling early birds! Take care of cows on a Swedish farmstead

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Söderala, Sweden

Enjoy your evening taking care of our cows!

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Gmunden, Austria

assistance with household/children/garden

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Oteruelos, Spain

Join us and help around the house and garden in Oteruelos, Soria.

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
From 5 days to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Toledo, Spain

Vive y Cuida Animales en el Santuario de Gredos en España! 🐷🐐🐶

21h/week Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Provincia di Rieti, Italy

Help us creating our social project! (near Rome)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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