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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Barcelona, Spain

Come to our hostel and enjoy Barcelona :)

25h/week Administration Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Split, Croatia

Helping reception, housekeeping, guest services, and promotions

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
From 15 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Province of Cosenza, Italy

Enjoy Calabria and help with household chores

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
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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

Guest House Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Software Developer, or Ai in the Sunny Island. Digital Nomad.

16h/week Web Developer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Hvar, Croatia

Reception help needed in stunning Hvar, Croatia

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Enjoy Prague and party with us 🏰✨🍸

29h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Night Shift Party Promoter
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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 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

Guest House Grad Split, Croatia

🍻 Club  Promoter – Split, Croatia

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Tallinn, Estonia

Volunteering at our hostel

32h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Grad Split, Croatia

🎥 Content Creator – Space Rooftop Terrace & Night Club.

30h/week Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Prague 1, Czech Republic

Energetic Activity Organizer at the hostel in central Prague!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Milan, Italy

Native English speakers to play with children

15h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Split, Croatia

Volunteer at our hostel and help us with reception and housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Tatranská Štrba, Slovakia

Paid possition: Hostel construction manager

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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.

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