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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Porto Santo Island, Portugal

Help us, improve your skills, and come meet this golden island!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Himare, Albania

We need receptionist in Himara, south Albania

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

Camping Lesce, Slovenia

Come help us at the reception at our campsite

32h/week Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.0
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Camping Kashar, Albania

Help our Family Run our Beautiful Camping and Winery in Kashar :)

25h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hotel Sitges, Spain

Excelente oportunidad de intercambio en Hotel Boutique de Sitges

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Renvyle, Ireland

We need your help in a family BnB!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Muxia, Spain

Nature, Community & New Experiences! 🌿🏡

20h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Help us at Reception of our seaside hotel in Himare, Albania

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo en Santa Cruz de Tenerife!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Braga, Portugal

A good time in Braga, collaborating with us...

30h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Coliving Barcelona, Spain

Housekeeping at a rural co-living space in Montseny, Barcelona

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Have a great time while assisting us in our lovable hostel in the Historic city of Shkodra

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift Bartending
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hotel Cádiz, Spain

Help us with hospitality tasks and fall in love with Grazalema!

25h/week Bartending Gardening Night Shift Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval

Guest House Provincia di Vicenza, Italy

Help at a small tourist accomodation near mountains!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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