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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

56 opportunities found

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

receptions and bar near the beach

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Shkodër, Albania

Help us in our Campsite restaurant in Albania

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Help us in the bar of our hostel and explore Tbilisi, Georgia :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.0
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Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Help us at our hostel and enjoy Albanian Riviera!!

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Guest House Rijeka Crnojevica, Montenegro

Join us and explore Montenegro!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Esposende, Portugal

Venha ajudar nossa equipe na recepção do hostel!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us with guests and and gain experience in the hospitality!

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Guest House Tropojë District, Albania

Waiter

32h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Tropojë District, Albania

🍳 Join Us as a Cook in Albania! 🇦🇱

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Low season: Be a nightshift receptionist and enjoy Prague!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Noordwijk, Netherlands

Help with our hostel activities!

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Dalmally, United Kingdom

🌄 Join Our Highland Escape: Help, Connect & Enjoy Nature

24h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Lezha, Albania

Volunteer in a Beautiful Coastal Guesthouse in Shengjin - Albania

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House lagos, Portugal

Help at our café in Lagos, Portugal

24h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Kutaisi, Georgia

Come help us at the kitchen and bar, Kutaisi - Georgia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Guest House Grad Sisak, Croatia

Help us to clean the rooms for our guests

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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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