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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

42 opportunities found

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
  • Higher approval

Homestay Engomer, France

Vente au marché, aide en cuisine

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 9 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel skopje, Macedonia

Enjoy the capital of Macedonia while you help us

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Cetinje, Montenegro

Help us at our family guesthouse by Lake Skadar in Montenegro 🏡

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 7 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Homestay Engomer, France

Ayudante de cocina, limpieza y jardin

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Party Promoter Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Castel del Rio, Italy

Help with campsite upkeep and guest welcome in beautiful village

20h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Trémouille, France

Language coaching

25h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
From 1 to 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

Homestay Couëron, France

Creación de contenido (solo expertos o con experiencia) marketing

25h/week Administration
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Lugo, Spain

Carpintero/ Albañil/Pintor

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Steinstø, Norway

🌍 Culture, Creativity & Sustainability in Hardanger

32h/week Cleaning Cooking Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Hyllestad, Norway

🧼✨ Help in Paradise: Nature, Peace & Hosting in Norway

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Hérault, France

Come to the south of France and help me in my Bed and Breakfast!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Guest House Hvolsvollur, Iceland

Paradise Cave Hostel Summer Team

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay Lomba do Alcaide, Portugal

Help at a vegan household at the Azores Islands, Portugal

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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.

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