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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

44 opportunities found

Hostel Tarragona, Spain

Hostel en el Centro Histórico de Tarragona, España

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Join the Fun! Volunteer at our Social Hostel, Bar & Community!

25h/week Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Rethymno, Greece

Opportunity for photography lovers in Crete

17h/week Video Making Photography
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
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Homestay Province of Cosenza, Italy

Enjoy Calabria and help with household chores

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hospitality Shkodër, Albania

Work, Stay & Get Paid: Social Media in Albania

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto, Portugal

Cleaning Volunteer – Help keep our space welcoming in Porto!

25h/week Housekeeping Cooking Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Shared Home Upper Bavaria, Germany

Join Me for a Supportive and Enriching Experience in Munich!

16h/week Gardening Cleaning Elderly Care Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Create content while experiencing the magic of island

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Take Photos & Videos of Our Hostel Life in Tenerife

20h/week Photography Video Making
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rīga, Latvia

Volunteering at Northern Europe's Best Social Hostel!

23h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Volunteer in Ohrid: Explore the Oldest Lake in Europe.

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Help us create the best atmosphere at top rated hostel in Malaga!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Help us organize the best Christmas for our guests!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Grad Zagreb, Croatia

Chilled hostel in the city center looking for helper :)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Warsaw, Poland

Create an amazing atmosphere in our super chill hostel events 🌞

25h/week Tour Guide Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Help us organizing activities and managing our social media!

25h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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