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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

67 opportunities found

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Volunteer in Ohrid: Explore Nature, Culture & Paint what you saw!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Split, Croatia

Helping reception/housekeeping, promos, and some night shifts

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 28 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia

🏫 Old School Renovation & Adventures in Liptov, Slovakia 🇸🇰⛰️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Coliving Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las), Spain

Social Media & SEO Specialist in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Needed for cleaning, pub-crawl and reception

32h/week Reception Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Surf Camp Aia, Spain

Chief of Eats and Beats

30h/week Cooking
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Surf Camp Aia, Spain

Savasana Superstar wanted

20h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Surf Camp Aia, Spain

Hang out at the beach and help others catch the best waves 🏄

25h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Split, Croatia

Volunteer at our hostel and help us with reception and housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Bratislava V, Slovakia

Let's provide ourselves with an incredible cultural exchange?

16h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Rethymno, Greece

Opportunity for photography lovers in Crete

17h/week Video Making Photography
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Devon, United Kingdom

Housekeeping Help at Charming Farm in the English Countryside 🌼

30h/week Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Devon, United Kingdom

Handyman Wanted – Outdoor Projects & Treehouse Build

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • Higher approval

Boat SPLIT, Croatia

🌊 Join Us as a Boat Party Promoter in Croatia! 🎉

24h/week Party Promoter
From 4 days to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Guest entertainer: entertain guests and promote our events.

22h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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