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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

30 opportunities found

Guest House Glencolumbkille, Ireland

Discover this heavenly place making friends!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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 Hérault, France

45 mins from Bezier, Amazing forests, great nature hikes & sun!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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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

Homestay Engomer, France

Vente au marché, aide en cuisine

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 9 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Espagnac, France

Help needed for busy Cycling Guest House

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Engomer, France

Réparation, pintura y jardineria

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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 Grad Split, Croatia

Help us create the best atmosphere at our hostel in Split

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Hérault, France

Fun in the South of France: Converting an old hunting lodge.

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Grad Split, Croatia

Help us keep the fun going in off-season-join us as a volunteer

22h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Engomer, France

Ayudante de cocina, limpieza y jardin

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Party Promoter Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Lugo, Spain

Carpintero/ Albañil/Pintor

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

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

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

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