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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

267 opportunities found

Hostel Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Handyperson in a Hostel in Côte d'Azur and improve your french

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Bar, Montenegro

Creative people needed to arrange the space

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ørsta, Norway

Living in Norway, Join our family! :)

25h/week Pet Sitting Housekeeping Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Bar, Montenegro

We need a computer programmer who will help us to beautify our official site

16h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom

Help with your skills

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Gouda, Netherlands

Join our family and help us renovate an old water tower

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom

🌞 A paradise called Dorset in England

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 week to 10 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Come help us in the best location in Portugal!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Haute-Loire, France

Share the life of our German-French family with three children

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Homestay Oraş Dumbrăveni, Romania

Applying wallpapers on walls

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

We're looking for someone to help us with our social media :)

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Split, Croatia

Helping reception/housekeeping, promos, and some night shifts

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 28 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Teupitz, Germany

Help us build our retreat direct on a lake just outside of Berlin

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Podgorica, Montenegro

Join our hostel crew

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Tralee, Ireland

August Last Minute!! Help our Guesthouse - Kitchen and cleaning -

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 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