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Camping ballaghaderreen, Ireland

Content creator and some basic maintence outdoor work

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping ballaghaderreen, Ireland

West of ireland adveture

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Are you good with people? Be our entertainer volunteer!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Explore Albania during the day and help at noon or night.

30h/week Party Promoter Reception Kitchen Hand Night Shift
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Tarifa, Spain

Disfruta de la Mágica Tarifa, mientras nos ayudas en el dia a dia

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Heraklion, Greece

Helping us w/ housekeeping & roof bar in our Hostel!

25h/week Bartending Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Vicente de la barquera, Spain

Experiencia entre el mar y el Camino de Santiago!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Stornoway, United Kingdom

Getting the hostel ready for the season

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cambridge, United Kingdom

Join our family and dogs in rural Cambridgeshire

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Be part of our team, improve your skills and get to know Scotland

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel San Vicente de la barquera, Spain

Preparación desayuno, recepcion en el norte y surf, te apuntas?

18h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel SOFIA, Bulgaria

Join our volunteers team and meet your new friends in Sofia!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Shkodër, Albania

Come volunteer with us and enjoy Shkoder, Albania

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Shkodër, Albania

Help us maintain a clean and welcoming environment!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Shkodër, Albania

Help us maintain the cleanliness of our guesthouse

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Salamanca, Spain

Ven a ser voluntario en Salamanca, España

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

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.

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