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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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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

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have the best time in the Algarve while you help us :)

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Helping hand at our Hostel in Budapest

25h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Other Barcelona, Spain

House Manager + Community Leader

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Help us at Reception of our seaside hotel in Himare, Albania

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel San Sebastián, Spain

Atención de clientes - Recepción y bar

20h/week Cleaning Administration Bartending Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Skopje, Macedonia

Help Us Keep Our Hostel Running Smoothly - Join our Crew

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brașov, Romania

Reception Rockstar & Cleaning Help Needed!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Gjirokaster, Albania

Come help our hostel and have fun in Albania :)

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Rome, Italy

Help out a small family-run hostel in Rome, Italy

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Viveiro, Spain

Come help us with reception & cleaning and enjoy Galicia!

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5

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

Hostel CHANIA, Greece

Join our team in Greece

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Homestay Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom

Campsite reception and cleaning

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 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.

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