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Hostel Santiago de Compostela, Spain

¿Nos ayudas a potenciar nuestro hostel?

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tomar, Portugal

Join our friendly Hostel & have an amazing experience in Portugal

20h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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
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Yoga Studio Halifax, United Kingdom

☕ Support Our Café at a Vibrant Wellness Centre 🌿

22h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sevilla, Spain

Be a part of best hostel team in Seville

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other ARBO, Spain

Desconecta y conecta contigo

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Help us grow our social hostel in the heart of Plovdiv

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Lugo, Spain

Carpintero/ Albañil/Pintor

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

Guest House Carboneras, Spain

Help needed in rural houses in Cabo de Gata Natural Park

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Greater London, United Kingdom

Housekeeping volunteer in London

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Ayamonte Costa Esuri, Spain

Stay in a quiet area at the Spain Portugal border

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Iznajar, Spain

Come to help us with restoration in Iznajar, Spain

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Pontons, Spain

🌿 Garden & General Help at a Luxury Eco-Villa in Wine Country, Spain 🍇✨

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

Eco Lodge Cádiz, Spain

Digital world: Social Media, Photos & Videos, Webpages.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel León, Spain

Help us prepare delicious Vegetarian meals!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Indre-et-Loire, France

Ayúdanos a preparar la estadía perfecta para nuestros huéspedes.

25h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

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