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Volunteer Programs in Europe

74 opportunities found

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

Non-Profit Project Ioannina, Greece

Help us in our Community Center in Ioannina, Greece!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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
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Non-Profit Project 38811. Lugar La Viliella, Spain

Viliella Reborn: Rescue, Transform, and Revive Rural Spain

25h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Arts Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO GENT, Belgium

Help us to organise and run a non-profit folk festival in Gent

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 3 to 9 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Castelo Branco, Portugal

enjoy PURE FREEDOM AND FUN while living off-grid in nature

1h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Friol, Lugo, Galicia, Spain

Aprenda gestión emocional y viva una vida consciente en Galicia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 8 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Non-Profit Project Palizzi, Italy

Volunteer for Sea Turtles conservation

20h/week Animal Care Social Work
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm São Luís, Portugal

Volunteer in an Off-grid Regenerative Farm in Portugal

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ročinj, Slovenia

Help us to restore our 150-year-old stone house in Slovenia

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

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
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Raseborg, Finland

Learn to be a pro builder while staying in beautiful nature

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Asturias, Spain

Saving heritage from decay

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Social Project Zaragoza, Spain

Ven a reconstruir una casa social en plena naturaleza! :)

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Puy-de-Dôme, France

Help me take care of the horses in the equestrian school

15h/week Animal Care Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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

What are the best places to volunteer in Europe?

Europe is a vast continent, so you’ll have plenty of options to volunteer in Europe. In West Europe you can go to France, ride a bike in Holland or eat some classic Belgium fries. Or maybe you would like to have a beer in Germany, teach english in Poland, go see castles and amazing forests in Czech Republic and Hungary, enjoy the fine arts in Austria, or explore less visited countries like Slovenia. Europe is just as full of volunteer opportunities as it is worldwide famous museums and monuments. Pick your favourite!

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What are the requirements to volunteer in Europe?

First, you’ll need a visa to volunteer in Europe with Worldpackers. Depending on your nationality, the period you’re allowed to stay will be different. So you have to check that before going, ok? Second, remember: minimum age to apply is 18. Also, keep in mind that volunteering is about cultural exchanges. In other words, you’re going to another country to learn and collaborate with the locals. It’s help, not labor. Always count on our support team to help in case you need it. And of course, enjoy every single day of your trip! :)

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How to volunteer in Europe with Worldpackers?

You can volunteer in exchange for free accommodation in Europe in a hostel, farm, animal shelter, NGO or other type of host. Start by filling out your profile at the Worldpackers website or app, and get ready to live your next awesome adventure! Add your skills and preferences in your profile, together with travel photos and a bit about yourself. You can check opportunities on our host list and apply to all opportunities by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time 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