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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

148 opportunities found

Hospitality Tived, Sweden

Help out at our B&B and activity centre in Tiveden National Park

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Surf Camp Epanomi, Greece

Become a surf club guard and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the ocean and nature!

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Surf Camp Epanomi, Greece

Come and help us in our watersports station in Epanomi!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Boat Almere, Netherlands

🌊 Join the Refit & Set Sail on an Epic Adventure! ⛵

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Camping Adlešiči, Slovenia

Enjoy sunny days while supporting a cozy campsite

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Himarë, Albania

Beach Bar Volunteering: Help, Host & Enjoy the Sun 🌞🍹

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel Co.Wicklow, Ireland

🌲 Volunteer Opportunity in the Heart of Wicklow Mountains, Ireland 🌍

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Kiruna, Sweden

Experience the Magical Winter of Swedish Lapland!

25h/week Administration Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Magione, Italy

Come help us in our country house in Italy! :)

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Magione, Italy

House keeper volunteer

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Palermo, Italy

Shiny Volunteers wanted for this amazing experience at Sunshine!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Srednja vas v Bohinju, Slovenia

Help us with housekeeping chores in our apartments

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Other Moskosel, Sweden

Be the heart of a unique art tourism site

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Puy-de-Dôme, France

Come Share, Learn & Grow Together in Puy-de-Dôme 🌱🤝

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Palermo, Italy

Experience a Sicilian summer while volunteering at Sunrise Hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Morning/evening shifts: Serve the breakfast or do check-ins

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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