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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

2331 opportunities found

Guest House Gratteri, Italy

Photografer and Social media marketing

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Become part of the 'A Team' in a friendly hostel in Albania

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Pontevedra, Spain

Live, laugh and experience Pontevedra with us

32h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
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Other Madalena, Portugal

Come help us in a wonderful place in the middle of the Atlantic.

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Join Our Team in Himara – A Place with the Most Beautiful Sea View! 🌊🌄

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Provincia di Rovigo, Italy

Teaching English in Italy!

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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
  • Higher approval

Other La Coruña, Spain

Guardianes Nocturnos: Ayúdanos en el Turno de Noche y! :)

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Grad Zagreb, Croatia

Chilled hostel in the city center looking for helper :)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Gratteri, Italy

Maintenance and Housekeeping Volunteer

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Province of Trento, Italy

Join this Italian family to help with our four boys and gardening

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Viksjöfors, Sweden

Renovation and construction projects in and around our cozy lodge

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belgrade, Serbia

Cheerful and easy going person to fit in our small hostel family

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Costinesti, Romania

Enjoy the time on black sea, and help us!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Become part of our hostel family in the heart of Ohrid

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Guest House Ighiu, Romania

Camp Housekeeping and Maintenence Staff in Transylvania

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

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