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Work exchange opportunities in Portugal

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Other Caparica, Portugal

Seja um cuidador(a) catita venha à praia da Costa da Caparica

25h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Sardoal, Portugal

Junte-se a nós, partilhe ideias e ajude a crescer este projeto :)

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

Guest House Alvor, Portugal

a vida no campo e praia

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 8 days to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Castelo Branco, Portugal

Escape the rat race: Renovate village homes with only birdsong

20h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 2.0

Camping Sesimbra, Portugal

Help with running and upkeeping our place in Portugal

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Shared Home Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Help with Renovations in Portugal

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Terras de Bouro, Portugal

Ajude-nos em nosso bar no Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Porto Santo Island, Portugal

Help us, improve your skills, and come meet this golden island!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal

Pet sitting in Portugal :)

24h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Castelo Branco, Portugal

Cooking, cleaning and decorating

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking
At least 3 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Lajes do Pico, Portugal

Help us grow and enjoy the beautiful nature of Azores islands

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Maia - Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Musical (smal) Festival Event crew/Organizer⁰

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Other Alcácer do Sal, Portugal

Help Building at Beautiful Buddhist Retreat Centre in Portugal ✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Castelo Branco, Portugal

Come live with us and be part of our little family in Portugal :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 1.0

Homestay Castelo Branco, Portugal

Nanny needed for my 5-year-old

15h/week Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 1.0

How to work in a hostel in Portugal?

Working in a hostel in Portugal is a great way to enjoy summer in Europe. Portugal’s history, culture and food are fascinating enough for a trip, but rest assured, there is more. Exchange work for free accommodation in Portugal and save money to wander around the country’s 850 km coastline of breathtaking beaches. Besides hostels, there are plenty of other places to live and work in Portugal like surf camps, guesthouses, campings, homestays and others.

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What kind of hostel jobs are available in Portugal?

Need a change of scenery? Wanna get away from your daily routine? If you’re traveling on a budget, consider work exchange in Portugal! It’s very easy to find hostel work away from home in Portugal. Get to know the land of port wine and pastel de belém while saving money with accommodation! You can do a variety of hostel jobs in Portugal, like bartending, reception, cleaning, gardening or even photography. You can also work in a surf camp and enjoy a relaxing time by the beach ;)

Work Exchange programs in Lisbon
Work Exchange programs in Porto

Why work and travel in Portugal?

Portugal is a very sought after place for those interested in working abroad and getting to know Europe. The country receives a lot of tourists every year who are interested in seeing all the cultural and natural wealth to be found there. A more economic way to get to know the region is through working in exchange for accommodation, where the lodging is free to you in exchange for a few hours of work. You can use the money saved to take trips to nearby cities.

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Tips for work exchange in Portugal

Tourism in Portugal is so strong because of the region’s history, making the country a great place to go on a cultural exchange. Many go to the region to see the museums, churches, castles and monuments. Others go in search of the beautiful scenery and bustle of Porto and Lisboa. If you want to get to know more of the country in a more economical way, you can work in a hostel for accommodation and invest in traveling to cheaper places in the area.

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How to do work exchange in Portugal with Worldpackers?

At Worldpackers you can find a list of hosts that need your help to keep things running smoothly. Start by making a nice profile, tell us about yourself and your skills and find jobs in Portugal with accommodation. In exchange for a few hours of work a day, you can have a place to sleep and benefits like meals, free laundry, tours and more. What are you waiting for? Life is short, become a member and let’s make your trip happen!

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.

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