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Permaculture project Almodôvar, Portugal

Help us build a small sustainable eco-project in rural Portugal

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project ENXRA DO BISPO, Portugal

Help us grow our permaculture farm and holistic health centre

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Join us in caring for our horses and farm animals! :)

25h/week Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Animal Shelter Madalena do Pico, Portugal

Help Rescued Animals while Volunteering in Pico Island in Portugal

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farmstay Grad Sveta Nedelja, Croatia

Volunteer Opportunity at a Ranch in Istria, Croatia! 🐴🌿

18h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 2.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Općina Bilje, Croatia

Help us taking care of lovely dogs in Bilje, Croatia :)

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Northumberland, United Kingdom

Help on smallholding in rural Northumberland in UK

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Animal Shelter São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Enjoy nature, sleep in a tent and help our sanctuary animals

30h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care
At least 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Montelepre, Italy

Help with field activities on our permaculture farm in Sicily

25h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Competa, Spain

🌿 ¡Voluntariado en Agricultura Ecológica y Bienestar Natural! 🌿

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Enjoy nature with YOUR OWN VAN and help our sanctuary animals

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Animal Shelter Siriu, Romania

URGENT: Volunteers needed for a dog shelter in rural Romania NOW

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Casmicciola, Italy

Whale and dolphin conservation and monitoring in Italy

25h/week Animal Care Social Work
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Åmli kommune, Norway

Help at our organic and familiar pig farm while enjoying Norway!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Ariège, France

cultuvar nuestra tierra et aprender a sanarse con la naturaleza

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Loumpa, Greece

Garden Helper

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • 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