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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

185 opportunities found

Hostel Dresden, Germany

Help us with Customer Relations in our hotel in Dresden, Germany

25h/week Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Ven y ayúdanos en limpieza y recepción en Málaga! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Recepcion y Control de Noche

25h/week Reception Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Skopje, Macedonia

Help us with Cleaning and Reception of our Hostel in Skopje

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Dresden, Germany

Room checks in our hotel in Dresden, Germany

25h/week Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Muralista

20h/week Arts
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Forio D'Ischia, Italy

join us to experience an islander's life

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Helsinki, Finland

Help with household, moving and pet sitting in Helsinki, Finland

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Seine-et-Marne, France

🌿 Vie au cœur de la forêt de Fontainebleau

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with barwork at our campsite! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Bartending Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with horse riding lessons and outdoor forest rides

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rome, Italy

2 months helping a small well-established hostel in Rome, Italy

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Yoga Studio Granada, Spain

Yoga retreat is looking for volunteers

20h/week Teaching Sports
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Sarandë District, Albania

Seeking Energetic Volunteers for Salad Bar in Saranda

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Tagamanent, Spain

Buscamos persona que quiera aprender cocina natural y saludable!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cascais, Portugal

Voluntário no hostel mais central de Cascais

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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