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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

15 opportunities found

Guest House Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join our cosy Airbnb in Glasgow, UK, and help with general tasks

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Hay on Wye, United Kingdom

A Gothic Journey. Volunteer in a Historic Countryside Home

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Albacete, Spain

Teach English to children and enjoy an amazing place with incredible people surrounded by nature!!

25h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Granada, Spain

Vive en Granada, a 30 min. de la nieve y la playa. Pura diversión

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Pëllumbas, Albania

Experience Rural Life & Help at our Guesthouse Close to Tirana

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Casseneuil, France

AUTUMN 2025 – Garden Lovers Welcome

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Help with the daily chores

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Come help us as a blogger/vlogger while you visit Georgia! :)

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Berat, Albania

🌿 Join our team At our beautiful world heritage listed hostel

25h/week Party Promoter Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Co.Wicklow, Ireland

🌲 Volunteer Opportunity in the Heart of Wicklow Mountains, Ireland 🌍

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Gusinje, Montenegro

Help us keep Restaurant in Prokljetije! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cooking
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Gusinje, Montenegro

Help us keep Eco Village Bungalows in Prokljetije

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Gusinje, Montenegro

Help us to keep Hotel in Mountain region

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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