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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

27 opportunities found

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo en Santa Cruz de Tenerife!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Setúbal, Portugal

Ajude-nos a recepcionar nossos hospedes em Setúbal Portugal

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
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Hostel Los Llanos de Aridane, Spain

Come and join our hostel team in the magic Island of La Palma!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Tarragona, Spain

Guest House Helper en Casa dels Boscos 🌿 Tarragona (Spagna)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Other Barcelona, Spain

House Manager + Community Leader

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Certaldo, Italy

Help us with daily tasks at our hostel in Tuscan Hills, Italy!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Kotor, Montenegro

Come help us with the reception at Enjoy Kotor in Montenegro

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Almonte, Spain

Join our Eco-Living Project

28h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tarifa, Spain

Conoce Tarifa mientras nos ayudas en recepción! ;)

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Sé parte de un nuevo Hostel en Tenerife y disfruta del paraíso!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Disfruta de tu estadía en Tenerife mientras nos das una mano!

30h/week Reception Cleaning Administration
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lisboa, Portugal

Volunteer at our iconic hostel in downtown Lisbon!

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Belgrade, Serbia

Night shift in hostel reception

16h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Estoril, Portugal

Receptionist + Logistical Helper @ Sustainable Beach Hostel

24h/week Housekeeping Administration Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Alicante, Spain

Alicante: the Best City & Beach of Europe

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 10 days to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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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