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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Homestay Alicante, Spain

Stay in the Heart of Alicante with Julieta

16h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 7 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Grenchen, Switzerland

Experts em Vendas e Criador de Sites

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Ørsta, Norway

Help a warm, inclusive family in Norway with daily life

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Province of Rieti, Italy

Great experience in the Villa on Lago del Salto

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Churchstanton, United Kingdom

Golden Retriever puppy sitting and housework

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Kos Island, Greece

Help us pack down our Glamp site in November

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Quentar, Spain

Enjoy a wonderful stay in a very relaxed homely guest house

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join our cosy Airbnb in Glasgow, UK, and help with general tasks

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Engomer, France

Réparation, pintura y jardineria

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Wexford, Ireland

Family living: Forest House in Wexford, Ireland

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Renvyle, Ireland

We need your help in a family BnB!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Taragona. Mont Roig del Camp, Spain

Ayuda en construcción y cosecha de la oliva en nuestra finca.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Brașov, Romania

Reception Rockstar & Cleaning Help Needed!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Landes, France

Do you like rural life? We need help in our large gardens

30h/week Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Girona, Spain

¿Te gustaría pasar una temporada en plena naturaleza?

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Murcia, Spain

Help with gardening and small repairs in a natural paradise

15h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Work exchange in Europe: where to start?

The cultural hub of the world, Europe is home to world-known museums and landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Amsterdam Canals, La Sagrada Familia or the Acropolis in Athens. As a volunteer in Europe you’ll explore landscapes, monuments and the best foods for a cold winter like belgian fries or hungarian goulash. Take a train to Eastern Europe to find amazing places like Prague Castle, Buda Castle or the many museums of Vienna. Enjoy the nordic landscapes of Norway or the amazing beaches of Spain and Portugal. Europe has it all!

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What kind of tasks can I do in a work exchange in Europe?

Backpacking in Europe is the experience of a lifetime, but it can be expensive. Save money as a volunteer in Europe to get free accommodation in exchange for work. You can explore vibrant capitals in Europe like Brussels, Paris, Berlin or Zagreb. There are thousands of hostels who offer room and board in exchange for help. You can help as a receptionist, bartender, cleaner, language teacher, social media, photographer, party promoter or even as a chef if you have the right skills!

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Use Worldpackers to find free accommodation in exchange for work in Europe

Your eurotrip has never been closer! Save money on hostels in Europe by exchanging work for room and board in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland...you name it. As a volunteer in a hostel in Europe you can help with kitchen and bar tasks, household chores, communication and interaction with guests or even marketing. There are also places where you can help and participate in eco activities, yoga classes, tours and more. Become a member of the Worldpackers community and schedule a trip!

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