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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

513 opportunities found

Guest House Gratteri, Italy

Maintenance and Housekeeping Volunteer

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

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

Hostel San Vicente de la barquera, Spain

Experiencia entre el mar y el Camino de Santiago!

18h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Guest House Province of Perugia, Italy

Looking for a couple or 2 friends to help run our B&B

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 8 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Shkodër, Albania, Albania

Join Our Team and Be the Heart of Our Hostel! 🌍

30h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Connemara, Ireland

Explore the beautiful Connemara and interact with nature.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Help with the daily chores

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel SOFIA, Bulgaria

Join our volunteers team and meet your new friends in Sofia!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Pocé-sur-Cisse, France

🌿 Help Renovate Our Eco Home & Join Our Little Family 🏡👶

21h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us with our new hostel and enjoy wonderful mountains

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Venha conhecer, ajudar e conviver com cães Serra da Estrela!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Pet Sitting
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

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
  • High demand

Guest House Himarë, Albania

Come help us at our beach house in Albania

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Ho(s)tel & Bar Volunteer: Be Part of the Coolest Hostel in Town!

25h/week Bartending Reception Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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.

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