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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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20 opportunities found

Permaculture project Vieira do Minho, Portugal

Ajude-nos a cultivar castanheiros e aproveite a NATUREZA.

25h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 7 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Amaliada, Greece

Come teach us some latin salsa, Zumba and Capoeira at the beach.

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages Teaching Sports
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hostel Artieda, Spain

Colabora con nuestro albergue, restaurant y camping en el Camino de Santiago! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Homestay Fylakto, Evros, Greece

🍈 Greek Harvest & Island Adventure! Farm Life & Culture in Evros

22h/week Social Work Farming
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Province of Campobasso, Italy

Join our organic farming experience in the Biferno River in Italy

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Social Work Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Non-Profit Project Province of Oristano, Italy

Helping in the forest recovering from fires in Montiferru( OR)

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Farm Steinhöring, Germany

Help us on our charming horse ranch in Steinhöring, Germany :)

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Vojnić, Croatia

Use your creativity to showcase our permaculture garden

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Polinya del Xuquer, Spain

Ayúdanos en una granja eco llena de arte en Polinya del Xuquer!

15h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Braga, Portugal

Viver e Transformar: Voluntariado Comunitário em Cabo Verde

24h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Braga, Portugal

Trabalho Solidário - Portugal

24h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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

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

Surf Camp Lefkè, Cyprus

Beach Bar Bartender Volunteer in Sunny Cyprus

25h/week Social Work
From 30 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Ulverston, United Kingdom

Volunteering at Buddhist Centre

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

NGO Barcelona, Spain

Dive into Change: Hands-On Marine Conservation in Barcelona

32h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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