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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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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

Hostel Zdiar, Slovakia

Volunteer at our cozy Hostel in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Petrovo, Sandanski district, Bulgaria

✨Creative Educator or Science Mentor for Curious Child (Ages 5–7)

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
From 2 to 11 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Other Grenchen, Switzerland

Experts em Vendas e Criador de Sites

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Vestervig, Denmark

Become a volunteer with us in Agger – right by the wild North Sea

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Other Ansó, Spain

¡Ayúdanos y Disfruta en Nuestro Refugio de Montaña! 🏔️✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Isaba, Spain

Vive la inmersión en la naturaleza en un refugio de montaña.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Kautokeino kommune, Norway

Experience the Midnight Sun & Help Us Paint and Do Handy Tasks

24h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Granada, Spain

Vive en Granada, a 30 min. de la nieve y la playa. Pura diversión

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

Guest House Kiruna, Sweden

Help take care of my pack of Alaskan Huskies in spring/summer

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Vestervig, Denmark

Volunteer at a Cozy Hostel by the North Sea – Agger, Denmark

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Kiruna, Sweden

Volunteer at Husky Dreams (B&B) in beautiful Swedish Lapland!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Fjordgård, Norway

Chase auroras between Tromsø & Lofoten!

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Vestervig, Denmark

Volunteer – Gardening, Building & Renovation

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Gol, Norway

Join us as a bartender and all round helper. Need EU permission

32h/week Administration Reception Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 10 to 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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