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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Homestay Martock, United Kingdom

Learn about gardening in our beautiful historic home

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening

From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 3 meals

5.0
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Homestay Claudy, United Kingdom

Enjoy the outdoor life with us in beautiful Northern Ireland

25h/week Farming Gardening

From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
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Homestay Engomer, France

Réparation, pintura y jardineria

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
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Homestay Lanzarote, Spain

Villa maintenance and renovation with a Sea View

20h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing

From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Higher approval

Guest House Tomar, Portugal

Help us transform our land in the center of Portugal

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal

5.0
Higher approval

Homestay Côte-d'Or, France

Help us to tidy our huge yard and some light renos

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening

At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

5.0
Higher approval

Homestay Hauts-de-Seine, France

Join a Creative Low-Tech Oasis: Plants, Mushrooms & Purposeful

23h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Higher approval

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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!

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