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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

1114 opportunities found

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Create content while experiencing the magic of island

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Homestay Wexford, Ireland

Family living: Forest House in Wexford, Ireland

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Take Photos & Videos of Our Hostel Life in Tenerife

20h/week Photography Video Making
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
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Hostel Varna, Bulgaria

Help us at our tranquil hostel with gardens in Varna, Bulgaria :)

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Peniche, Portugal

Come help us and enjoy our Family surfcamp in Peniche in Portugal

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Bar, Montenegro

Come help us at the bar and the kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Help out in a hostel and an art/ambience project Zagreb, Croatia.

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Province of Salerno, Italy

Be a hiking guide and enjoy this amazing landscape!

20h/week Tour Guide
From 2 to 12 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Bar, Montenegro

We need a computer programmer who will help us to beautify our official site

16h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Lisbon, Portugal

Breakfast vibes volunteer - part of the reception team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Looking for leisure time animator in our Bar

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Help us with our top rated hostel and keep our guests super happy

20h/week Reception Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Dresden, Germany

Fairy Godmother and helpful hand

10h/week Cleaning Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Le Quartier, France

International exchange in a joyful - relaxed village in Auvergne

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Hinare, Albania

Join Us by the Sea for a Fun Summer Volunteering Experience! 🌞🧺

30h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Bled, Slovenia

Social Media creator in Bled, Slovenia

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

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