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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Homestay near Inverness, United Kingdom

Great opportunity in the historic home of an eco-activist artist

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Kos Island, Greece

Help us pack down our Glamp site in November

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Pennabilli, Italy

Let’s build a wood-fired hot tub in the woods.

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Molkom, Sweden

helping hands to co-create various projects around the house

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Berati, Albania

Help with housekeeping at a camping in Berat's heart

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Tirana, Albania

Village Home Helpers Wanted – Different projects

25h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Alvor, Portugal

a vida no campo e praia

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 8 days to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Camping Terras de Bouro, Portugal

cleaning and maintenance

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Ansó, Spain

¡Ayúdanos y Disfruta en Nuestro Refugio de Montaña! 🏔️✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us with our new hostel and enjoy wonderful mountains

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Provincia di Brindisi, Italy

Living in southern Italy in the beautiful region of Puglia :)

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Camping Himarë, Albania

We are looking for a cook with experience !

30h/week Cooking
From 4 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Shared Home Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Help with painting and some repairs on our house in Crete

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Cádiz, Spain

Conscious Vegetarian Retreat Place and Guesthouse needs Support

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Devon, United Kingdom

Painter and Decorator for Exterior Woodwork at Belvilla

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 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

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