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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

15 opportunities found

Homestay Province of Bergamo, Italy

Come and be a part of our family and enjoy the city in Calvenzano

20h/week Housekeeping Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Mescherin, Germany

Help us to prepare our beautiful rural house in the Uckermark

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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
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Hostel Varna, Bulgaria

Help us at our tranquil hostel with gardens in Varna, Bulgaria :)

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Esmoriz, Portugal

Chill in this peaceful surf town in Portugal while volunteering !

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

Coliving Bad Belzig, Germany

Be our Community Manager here in Germany!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Wexford, Ireland

Family living: Forest House in Wexford, Ireland

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Came and enjoy as at the most beautyfull city on south albania

30h/week Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Upper Bavaria, Germany

Join Me for a Supportive and Enriching Experience in Munich!

16h/week Gardening Cleaning Elderly Care Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pakoštane, Croatia

Help with housekeeping

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Volunteer in Ohrid: Explore the Oldest Lake in Europe.

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Shkodër, Albania

Work, Stay & Get Paid: Social Media in Albania

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Solsona, Spain

Eres cocinero ho te gusta la cocina? Te necesitamos!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Solsona, Spain

Ayúdanos con la atención a los clientes del Gastrobar y limpieza

30h/week Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Belgrade, Serbia

Night shift in hostel reception

16h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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