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Work exchange opportunities in France

38 opportunities found

Other Pas-de-Calais, France

Come help us bring an old farm back to life in Audembert, France!

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Casseneuil, France

AUTUMN 2025 – Garden Lovers Welcome

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Homestay Aude, France

Halloween Haunted House in a small French, mountain village

32h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Aveze, France

Stay in the beautiful Cevennes mountains, South of France 🏡

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Charente, France

Help needed at our stunning property in South Charente

26h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Homestay Deux-Sèvres, France

🌞 Live Summer in France: Nature, French & Culture Exchange!

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Homestay Deux-Sèvres, France

roofers,construction/builders, tree surgeons countryside atmosphe

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Homestay Haute-Garonne, France

Enjoy Toulouse and meet people in our hostel life!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Ariège, France

Join a Collective Adventure in Our Mountain Paradise

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Homestay Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Help upkeep this beautiful home & pool in the Pyreneean foothills, France! :)

19h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Nièvre, France

Come and help in various tasks in a nice restaurant of Burgundy

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Charente, France

Help for Gardening Old Villa in France!

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5

Homestay La Souche, France

Eco-Home Building Adventure in the French Mountains! 🇫🇷

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay SOUSTONS, France

👶 Care for a Sweet Baby by the Sea in Beautiful Soustons 🌊💛

18h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Ain, France

🌱 Help in My Organic Garden & Host Pilgrims Near the Alps

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 10 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Morbihan, France

🏡 Volunteer in France: Help Renovate a Charming Home & Garden 🌿

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Work and travel in France: go beyond traditional

France is a country of many famous traditions such as cheeses, wines, designer clothes and perfumes. But a work exchange in France goes far beyond Paris, the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum. It is worth visiting these places, eating macarons and crepes, for sure. But it's nice to know exchange programs in France, hostels, non-profits, and other places you can help and what new traditions they bring to the table. Work in a hostel in France and meet people from all over the world!

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What is it like to work away in France?

Find free accommodation in exchange for work in a hostel in France in our host list. Hostel jobs in France can be related to cleaning, bartending, reception or even creative ones like entertaining guests with live music, playing games or organizing parties. You can work in France for a month or longer. The Worldpackers membership lasts for a year and you can book as many trips as you like within that time.

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How to use Worldpackers for work exchange in France?

Check our host list to find hostels to work in France in exchange for free accommodation. It’s quick and easy: start by making a profile, add some photos from your favorite trips and then tell us about yourself. If you have questions, ask our experts or contact the support team! And don’t worry, Worldpackers insurance is there for you if anything unexpected happens! To work and travel in France, become 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