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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have some fun in the Algarve while you help us at our brunch cafe

30h/week Cooking Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vilnius, Lithuania

Have the time of your life with us in Lithuania! (:

24h/week Party Promoter Reception Housekeeping Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Party Promoter at social hostel in Bucharest

25h/week Bartending Party Promoter
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Maia - Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Musical (smal) Festival Event crew/Organizer⁰

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Hostel Zadar, Croatia

Be the friendly face that makes guests feel at home

21h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Hospitality Berati, Albania

Bring the Buzz to Berat: Connect, Share & Shine! ✨🍸🌿

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Thessaloniki, Greece

Help needed in a traditional hostel in Thessaloniki!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Santo Island, Portugal

Help us, improve your skills, and come meet this golden island!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Losheim, Germany

Receptionist For Camping ground Losheim Germany

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 9 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Guest House São Roque do Pico, Portugal

Join us in a culinary adventure in the middle of Atlantic.

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

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

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Have a great time while assisting us in our lovable hostel in the Historic city of Shkodra

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift Bartending
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Himarë, Albania

Volunteer at camping site and beach bar (included tents!)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 4 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Ighiu, Romania

Be part of our Camp Catering and Hospitality Staff

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Join the Fun! Volunteer at our Social Hostel, Bar & Community!

25h/week Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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