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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

56 opportunities found

Hotel Bar, Montenegro

Come help us at the bar and the kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel León, Spain

Enjoy El Camino de Santiago while helping us!

28h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Roundstone, Ireland

Coffee Shop Help

30h/week Bartending
From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have some fun in the Algarve while you help us at our brunch cafe

30h/week Cooking Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have the best time in the Algarve while you help us :)

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with kitchenwork at our farm and campsite! :)

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

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

Hostel Gjirokaster, Albania

Come help our hostel and have fun in Albania :)

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

receptions and bar near the beach

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vilnius, Lithuania

Have the time of your life with us in Lithuania! (:

24h/week Party Promoter Reception Housekeeping Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Thessaloniki, Greece

Help needed in a traditional hostel in Thessaloniki!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Terras de Bouro, Portugal

help at the bar

25h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Berat, Albania

Help Keep Berat's (and Europe's) Best New Hostel Awesome!

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Have a great time while assisting us in our lovable hostel in the Historic city of Shkodra

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift Bartending
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Provincia di Taranto, Italy

Join our family and help at a B&B in Puglia

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kutaisi, Georgia

Come help us at the kitchen and bar, Kutaisi - Georgia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 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