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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Hostel Faro, Portugal

Come help us in the best location in Portugal!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Castel del Rio, Italy

Help with campsite upkeep and guest welcome in beautiful village

20h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel Lisbon, Portugal

Breakfast vibes volunteer - part of the reception team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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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

Hostel Haute-Savoie, France

Be an evening receptionist in France!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Zdiar, Slovakia

Volunteer at our cozy Hostel in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Portalegre, Portugal

Venha ajudar uma artesã em Portugal! GIRL POWER :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel CHANIA, Greece

Join our team in Greece

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hvar, Croatia

Full time staff for our hostel in Hvar, Croatia for summer

32h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Came and enjoy as at the most beautyfull city on south albania

30h/week Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Araba, Spain

Ayúdanos en las labores de nuestro Hostel en Araba, España

24h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel CHANIA, Greece

BE PART OF THE TEAM AT THE RECEPTION

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Contribute to a fun-filled hostel experience in Lagos

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Ente di decentramento regionale di Udine, Italy

Help in Family-guests farm house and enjoy the land of N-E Italy

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Évora Monte, Portugal

Help with cleaning, arrange rooms and tend to animals

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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