Work exchange opportunities in Spain

4 reasons to do a work exchange in Spain

1. Save money: help a hostel and get free accommodation in exchange for your work.
2. Wander in Spain: easily travel to amazing cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca or Valencia.
3. Start an Eurotrip: Spain shares borders with Portugal and France, and moving around Europe is cheap by bus, train or hitchhiking!
4. Learn spanish: working in a hostel in exchange for room and board in Spain is a great opportunity to practice a second language with the locals. 

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What is expected from volunteers in a work exchange in Spain?

First, a traveler doing work exchange must be friendly and open-minded because meeting people from all over the world might bring up some differences. A work exchange in Spain is an opportunity to understand other people’s cultures. Practice empathy helping others and the hostel that welcomes you as a cleaner, social media, photographer or receptionist. Be proactive and promote parties and games with other guests. Be open to listen to the host’s recommendations about the tasks you’ll be performing as volunteer in Spain.

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How to use Worldpackers for a work exchange in Spain?

At Worldpackers you can find opportunities to exchange work for accommodation in Spain. You can work in exchange for housing, help a hostel with cleaning, gardening or be the kitchen hand! Are you a creative mind? Get free accommodation in exchange for work as a videomaker or tour guide in Spain. If you enjoy teaching, you can be a sports coach, arts or music teacher for children or guests, depending on the property. Have a look at our host list to find places to do work exchange in Spain.

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