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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

216 opportunities found

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

Hotel Melides, Portugal

Assist guests and enjoy nature and wild beaches

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 20 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Be a cook for a team of 5 in an incredible setting

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Agaete, Spain

Live & help at Finca Oaxaca Nature, Sea and Teamwork in Spain🇪🇸

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Renovate an historical building in Alvito, between Roma-Napoli

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo en Santa Cruz de Tenerife!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Lanzarote, Spain

Villa maintenance and renovation with a Sea View

20h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Hérault, France

Join us at home where creativity thrives and you enjoy nature.

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Disfruta de la maravillosa isla de Tenerife!

24h/week Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other ARBO, Spain

Desconecta y conecta contigo

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom

Help with your skills

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Care for our toddler and newborn in slow life Italian countryside

25h/week Social Work Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Bande, Spain

✨ Coworking & Coliving Space and Art Residencies

15h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • New

Coliving Calaf, Spain

Join Our Rural Community & Help with Daily Life and Creativity 🌻

20h/week Party Promoter Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Came and enjoy as at the most beautyfull city on south albania

30h/week Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Tomar, Portugal

Help us transform our land in the center of Portugal

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

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