Travel more for less
Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF on bookings at Hostelworld!
Search

Filtering by:

  • Europe
  • Work exchange
  • Reception
  • All included

Destination

Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Oct
2025
Nov
2025
Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Accommodations

Perfect for digital nomads

Additional Benefits

Work exchange opportunities in Europe

99 opportunities found

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and support our guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Asturias, Spain

Hospitaler@ at Donation based Pilgrims Place @ Camino de Santiago

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Gardening
From 10 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Hvar, Croatia

Receptionist/social guide position needed for October!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Enjoy a Seaside Village in Himara, Albania!

27h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Irthlingborough, United Kingdom

Hospitality Volunteer Come help our Christian Charity in the UK!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Garbagna, Italy

Help us and meet new people while living in the great outdoors!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

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

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

Guest House Himare, Albania

Become a part of our hospitality (also transportation included)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Coliving Bad Belzig, Germany

Be our Community Manager here in Germany!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Coliving Bad Belzig, Germany

We are looking for a motivated new Community Manager!

20h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Help out in a hostel and an art/ambience project Zagreb, Croatia.

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel La Portela de Valcarce, Spain

Give us a hand in our Albergue in the Camino de Santiago!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 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

Homestay sanremo, Italy

Housekeeper/cleaning/houswehold help in central London SW1P

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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!

Volunteering in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe

3 dream routes for traveling solo through Europe

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!

The 19 cheapest cities to backpack in Europe How to travel Europe on a backpacker's budget

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