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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

26 opportunities found

Coliving Coimbra, Portugal

Volunteer in the Heart of Portugal! 🇵🇹

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Surf Camp Aia, Spain

Greet, help and party—live the ultimate beach vibe 🎉

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom

Campsite reception and cleaning

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom

Friendly hostel in beautiful Scottish Highlands

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 28 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Pratovecchio-Stia, Italy

Helping hand at our festival!

30h/week Administration Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Rīga, Latvia

Help in a reception, with cleaning and other small tasks

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

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

Hotel sciacca, Italy

Sales and Promoter Watersport and boat Activities in Sicily

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Shared Home Općina Rijeka, Croatia

Come help us with cleaning in Croatia!

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

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

Homestay Città metropolitana di Reggio Calabria, Italy

Voluntariado en recepción: conecta, aprende y crece

32h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 28 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Camping Terras de Bouro, Portugal

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25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ulvik kommune, Norway

🌟 Join Our Team at B-Active Center in Ulvik! 🌟

32h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Dessau, Germany

Help us with the marketing of our brand-new hostel

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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