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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

91 opportunities found

Hostel Zdiar, Slovakia

Volunteer at our cozy Hostel in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania, Albania

Join Our Team and Be the Heart of Our Hostel! 🌍

30h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rome, Italy

Help out a small family-run hostel in Rome, Italy

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Castagneto Carducci, Italy

Need help while we are travelling for work

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tolmin, Slovenia

Help us at our hostel and enjoy the beautiful Soča Valley :)

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Hospitality Municipiu Tulcea, Romania

Join us at our Greek tavern, help with the guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy

Help Us Transform Our Hostel in the Heart of Palermo! 🏙️🎨🤝

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Asturias, Spain

Vive el Camino en Asturias: apoyo en albergue de peregrinos

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Province of Vicenza, Italy

Help in the house - Clean & Cook / BABIES activity

16h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Co-Create the "Soulfamily Community" Card Game

20h/week Social Media Content Writer
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Monte vibiano vecchio, Italy

Completely Private Luxurious Apartment in the Hills of Umbria, IT

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0

Hostel Pontevedra, Spain

Live, laugh and experience Pontevedra with us

32h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Bratislava, Slovakia

Come and assist with organizing events in a hostel in Bratislava

20h/week Party Promoter
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House Provincia di Vercelli, Italy

Helping renovate a house.

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 5 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay near Inverness, United Kingdom

Great opportunity in the historic home of an eco-activist artist

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Himare, Albania

🍹 Shake & Serve as Our Awesome Bartender! 🌴

32h/week Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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