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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Homestay Firenze, Italy

Stai a Firenze e aiutami con la nonna !

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Alvaiázere, Portugal

Join a Warm Homestay & Explore Portuguese Countryside

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Juupajoki, Finland

Help in the house

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kastoria, Greece

Household Cleaning & Kitchen Helper

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel skopje, Macedonia

Enjoy the capital of Macedonia while you help us

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Provincia autonoma di Trento, Italy

Give us a hand while breathing the fresh air of Garda Lake, Italy

15h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cetinje, Montenegro

Help us at our family guesthouse by Lake Skadar in Montenegro 🏡

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 7 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Espagnac, France

Help needed for busy Cycling Guest House

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Himare, Albania

Become a Part of Our Hospitality(also transportation included)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Garrison, Ireland

Cleaning, laundry and helping with the kids

25h/week Housekeeping Child Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Hitzacker, Germany

Ideal Placement for Student to discover the German lifestyle

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arbon, Switzerland

Learn about swiss lifestyle near the beautiful lake konstanz

22h/week Housekeeping Cooking Teaching Languages Animal Care
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Marburg, Germany

Live and collaborate at a city centre hostel in a German university town

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay sanremo, Italy

Housekeeper/cleaning/houswehold help in central London SW1P

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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