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Farm Province of Matera, Italy

Eco Living Experience: Animal Care & Organic Cultivation in Italy

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Cehegín, Spain

Alternative living and gardening

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Sarthe, France

help create a year round growing space - share our haven of peace

25h/week Farming Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Sustainable Community Bilbao, Spain

Beach and mountain cleanup supporter

20h/week Cleaning Animal Care Gardening Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Općina Krašić, Croatia

Living and healing, growing and harvesting =)

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.5

Other Navarrés, Spain

Support nature and animals through outdoor work!

15h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Patti, Italy

Robinson Crusoe life in a treehouse Eco village & Adventure park

20h/week Farming Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Ourense, Spain

Volunteer Opportunity at El Ranchito

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Animal Shelter Petralia Sottana, Italy

Home Life & Animal Care in the Italian Countryside 🐾🏡💛

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay LOS CANARIOS, FUENCALIENTE, Spain

Help with general maintenance in our project!

20h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Tarragona, Spain

Construcción de gallinero / Sistemas de agua / Limpieza / Otros

20h/week Social Work Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 2 to 10 weeks Tent 2 meals

Farmstay Aude, France

Help us for seasonal tasks, the animals and in Occitanie, France

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm eauze 32800, France

Help in a horse riding farm in south ouest France

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Animal Care
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Atalaia e Gavião, Portugal

Help us restore the natural ecosystem to our land in Atalaia, PT

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Argyll and Bute Council, United Kingdom

Dog lovers to help at our home in beautiful Argyll, Scotland

22h/week Social Work Painting & Decorating Animal Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Nordreisa, Norway

Explore the Wildlife of Northern Norway: Volunteering in Norway

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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