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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Guest House Viksjöfors, Sweden

Houskeeping in a cozy lodge in the middle of the Swedish forest

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking

At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
High demand
Needs help immediately

Hotel MOLVENO, Italy

Helping hand with hotel

25h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 4 to 5 weeks Private Room 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
High demand
Needs help immediately

Hostel Belfast, United Kingdom

Volunteers and ramblers wanted for hostel in Belfast!

27h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Needs help immediately

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20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts

At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

High demand
Needs help immediately

Homestay Paris, France

Paris 16 borderline with suburb Boulogne Billancourt

28h/week Gardening Housekeeping Kitchen Hand

From 5 days to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Needs help immediately
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Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Help us with Housekeeping & get to know Edinburgh!

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

4.5
High demand
Needs help immediately

Hostel Heraklion, Greece

Enjoy the unique island of Crete while helping out at our hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host
Needs help immediately

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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!

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