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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

408 opportunities found

Boat Alpes-Maritimes, France

🌟 Join Our Family Project: Van Renovation + Family Support 🌟

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Alicante, Spain

🐶 Apoya en nuestro proyecto y disfruta la tranquilidad 🌺

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Himarë, Albania

Help us at reception while enjoying paradisiac Himare, Albania!

30h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Shared Home València, Spain

Come help us and enjoy the beautiful city of Valencia in Spain.

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 days to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • High demand

Homestay Aude, France

Embark on a Unique Artistic Adventure!

20h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Keuruu, Finland

Come to stay and experience true Finnish winter with us.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Almere, Netherlands

Welcoming help with my dogs and around the house in Almere, NL

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Boat Almere, Netherlands

🌊 Join the Refit & Set Sail on an Epic Adventure! ⛵

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hospitality Himare, Albania

Join Our Beachside Bar Crew at Potam Beach!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Upper Bavaria, Germany

Help with cleaning and household & children

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand

Hostel Co.Wicklow, Ireland

🌲 Volunteer Opportunity in the Heart of Wicklow Mountains, Ireland 🌍

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Muralista

20h/week Arts
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School San Gwann, Malta

Accounting & Administration Volunteer - possible job offer

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Dubrovnik, Croatia

Helper in cleaning and changing beds/some reception help

21h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Dubrovnik, Croatia

Great art-eco project-sea and beach cleanup for upcycling art

18h/week Social Work
At least 5 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Naturaleza y buen clima a 20 minutos de la zona turística y playa

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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