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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

25 opportunities found

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
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Agaete (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Spain

Yoga Teacher in a Yoga Guesthouse close to beaches and parks

15h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Cleaning
At least 30 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Kutaisi Municipality, Georgia

Come help us in reception while you visit Georgia :)

25h/week Tour Guide Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Split, Croatia

Helping reception, housekeeping, guest services, and promotions

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
From 15 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Almería, Spain

Help us with cleaning and reception in our Guesthouse and enjoy Almería!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Santa Ursula, Spain

Join our Coliving Family in a beautiful Villa in Tenerife!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Powiat Gdańsk, Poland

Hostel Social Events Volunteer – Make Memories in Gdańsk

16h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santander, Spain

Collaborate in Santander and enjoy our mountains, beaches and night life

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Kotor, Montenegro

Come help us with the reception at Enjoy Kotor in Montenegro

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Party Hostel Looking For Energetic & Adventurous Volunteer!

32h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Morning/evening shifts: Serve the breakfast or do check-ins

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Night shift- Welcome guests and make them feel like home!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Msida, Malta

✨Join as a Volunteer: Cleaning, Domestic Tasks & Guest Assistance

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hospitality Skrova, Norway

Join us in Lofoten's little Hawaii ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Skrova, Norway

Looking for couples/friends travelling together to join us ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Enschede, Netherlands

Housekeeping, Bar & Reception staff needed. Amazing experience!

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Bartending Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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