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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Guest House Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia

🌿 Help Out at a Cozy Guesthouse Near the Tatras!

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with kitchenwork at our farm and campsite! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Boat Himarë, Albania

📸 Social media content creator for Boat Tours in Dhermi, Himare.

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Boat Himarë, Albania

Tour guide & host for boat tours in Dhermi, Himare

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Stockholm, Sweden

Late Evening Welcoming Host - (Work on Board)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Bresternica, Slovenia

Seeking a kind DIY soul to help with family house

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Become an au pair in a super cool place

25h/week Child Care
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with barwork at our campsite! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Bartending Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Belgrade, Serbia

Come help us with cleaning in our hostel! :)

30h/week Cleaning
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Garrison, Ireland

Cleaning, laundry and helping with the kids

25h/week Housekeeping Child Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Engomer, France

Ayudante de cocina, limpieza y jardin

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Party Promoter Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Disfruta de la maravillosa isla de Tenerife!

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Melides, Portugal

Assist guests and enjoy nature and wild beaches

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 20 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Kutaisi, Georgia

Come help us at the kitchen and bar, Kutaisi - Georgia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kutaisi, Georgia

Backpacker Hostel in Georgia looking for help

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 15 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • 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