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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

395 opportunities found

Hostel Leipzig, Germany

Help us at our hostel with the daily tasks

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Boat Alpes-Maritimes, France

🌟 Join Our Family Project: Van Renovation + Family Support 🌟

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Surf Camp Epanomi, Greece

Become a surf club guard and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the ocean and nature!

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Homestay Gard, France

Strong😁 Fit Man or Women , Labour work, moving boxes, furniture

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Upper Bavaria, Germany

Help with cleaning and household & children

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Granada, Spain

Puesta a punto y explotación de complejo rural.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Boat Alpes-Maritimes, France

🌞 Join Our Active Family in the Beautiful French Riviera! 🇫🇷

27h/week Social Work Cleaning Cooking Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

A family home in the lavender fields of Provence

20h/week Gardening
From 10 days to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Boat Almere, Netherlands

🌊 Join the Refit & Set Sail on an Epic Adventure! ⛵

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Homestay Auressio, Switzerland

Gardening/painting help in the breathtaking Swiss Alps

10h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Granada, Spain

Renovación de Casa Rural y mejora de jardineria y huerto y granja

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Powiat szczecinecki, Poland

Lakeside Learning: English Tutor Needed in Picturesque Poland

24h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Kutaisi Municipality, Georgia

Administrator and cleaner in our hostel

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Himarë, Albania

🌞 Seasonal Help Wanted – Join Us by the Sea! 🏖️

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Himarë, Albania

We need help for housekeeping and cleaning at our beachfront Hote

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House castelló d'Empúries, Spain

Fontanería, albañilería y bricolaje en general para mejoras.

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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