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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

20 opportunities found

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Join Our Team in Himara – A Place with the Most Beautiful Sea View! 🌊🌄

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Are you good with people? Be our entertainer volunteer!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Receptionists for Awesome Hostel - URGENTLY LOOKING

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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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
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us at night and explore Albania during the day!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Sarandë District, Albania

Seeking Energetic Volunteers for Salad Bar in Saranda

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Enschede, Netherlands

Housekeeping, Bar & Reception staff needed. Amazing experience!

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Bartending Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Warsaw, Poland

Chill, Artsy Hostel looking for ANIMATOR 🎶🎨in Warsaw, Poland 💯

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Berlin, Germany

Help our hostel & explore the excited and unique Berlin, Germany

24h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Las Eras, Spain

¡Ayúdanos con el turno noche de nuestro hostel en Tenerife!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Zwolle, Netherlands

Receptionist/bartender wanted! :)

30h/week Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Gmunden, Austria

Help around an Alpine Lodge in the Austrian Alps

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Himarë, Albania

🌟 Join Us as a Volunteer Bartender/Server! 🍹✨

32h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Enjoy Summer In Budapest & Give our Hostel a hand

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Help us as Kitchen assistant in our family run restaurant

32h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cádiz, Spain

A vivir la vida en Cádiz!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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