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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

372 opportunities found

Hostel London, United Kingdom

Help us to bring the vibe to one of our hostels in London

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Volunteer for maintenance tasks and contribute to keeping our hotel in top shape.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Homestay Province of Imperia, Italy

Fun, Nature & Home Support

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Hautes-Pyrénées, France

🌞 A Simple Life with Loving Dogs and Tranquility in Nature 🐶

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Hey looking for volunteers

25h/week Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Salamanca, Spain

Ven a ser voluntario en Salamanca, España

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Guest House venezia, Italy

Traditional Italian Guest House, Venice

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5

Homestay Foix, France

Come help and enjoy the French Pyrenees!

24h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Cornwall, United Kingdom

Gardening, general maintenance, childcare, building work in UK!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Milan, Italy

Join our hostel in Athens!

32h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Venice, Italy

Help us for our daily tasks, and enjoy your stay in Venice.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel La Rioja, Spain

Ayúdanos a crear experiencias inolvidables para nuestros huéspedes =)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

Hostel La Rioja, Spain

¡Únete a nuestro equipo de mantenimiento!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

Guest House Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Help around in the beautiful French/Basque countryside

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • New

Hostel Arrifana, Portugal

Arrifana - Surf and Chill

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Pluzine, Montenegro

Recptionis

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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