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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

34 opportunities found

Homestay Hay on Wye, United Kingdom

A Gothic Journey. Volunteer in a Historic Countryside Home

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel skopje, Macedonia

Enjoy the capital of Macedonia while you help us

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Lugo, Spain

Carpintero/ Albañil/Pintor

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Engomer, France

Réparation, pintura y jardineria

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Engomer, France

Vente au marché, aide en cuisine

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 9 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Pëllumbas, Albania

Experience Rural Life & Help at our Guesthouse Close to Tirana

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Grad Split, Croatia

Help us keep the fun going in off-season-join us as a volunteer

22h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Grad Split, Croatia

Help us create the best atmosphere at our hostel in Split

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Lomba do Alcaide, Portugal

Help at a vegan household at the Azores Islands, Portugal

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House Cetinje, Montenegro

Help us at our family guesthouse by Lake Skadar in Montenegro 🏡

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Engomer, France

Ayudante de cocina, limpieza y jardin

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Party Promoter Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Couëron, France

Creación de contenido (solo expertos o con experiencia) marketing

25h/week Administration
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Help with the daily chores

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Steinstø, Norway

🌍 Culture, Creativity & Sustainability in Hardanger

32h/week Cleaning Cooking Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Come help us as a blogger/vlogger while you visit Georgia! :)

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Ulvik kommune, Norway

🌟 Join Our Team at B-Active Center in Ulvik! 🌟

32h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

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