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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

389 opportunities found

Homestay Polyana 8654, Bulgaria

S.E Bulgaria, help around the house and garden, enjoy the nature.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Polyana 8654, Bulgaria

Help around the house and garden in S.E. Bulgaria

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Gura humorului, Romania

The authentic experience in Bucovina Gura humorului, Romania

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
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Hotel Himare, Albania

We are looking for help with cleaning and serving breakfast 🌞🍽️

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Eco Lodge Provincia di Alessandria, Italy

Help me in fixing my new house in the countryside

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Gura humorului, Romania

The authentic experience in Bucovina Gura humorului, Romania

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Himare, Albania

We need receptionist in Himara, south Albania

32h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Homestay Caminomorisco, Spain

Russian speaker for teaching English to Ukrainian

12h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Caminomorisco, Spain

Native Ukrainian speaker for teaching English to Ukrainian

12h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Sfântu Gheorghe, str A II- a nr 34, Romania

Come and teach our kids German and enjoy the Black Sea and Delta

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Pocé-sur-Cisse, France

🌿 Childminding in a cave on a building site, it's fun! 🏡👶

16h/week Child Care Cooking
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Deux-Sèvres, France

roofers,construction/builders, tree surgeons countryside atmosphe

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Tagamanent, Spain

Buscamos persona que quiera aprender cocina natural y saludable!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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 Tirana, Albania

Village Home Helpers Wanted – Different projects

25h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Tirana, Albania

Be Part of Our Guesthouse Family in Tirana, Albania✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 30 days Team 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!

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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