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Hostel Cádiz, Spain

HOSTEL Cadíz, Cadiz Andalucia.

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Durres, Albania

Be Part of Our Hostel Family – Fun, Sun & New Friendships Await..

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Madrid, Spain

Receptionist Tourist Animator

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Alpes-Maritimes, France

Stay with us in the magnificent Nice!

27h/week Cleaning Administration Night Shift Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Surf Camp sagres, Portugal

Volunteers for Sagres! Come help us at our Surf Camp!

24h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Città Metropolitana di Genova, Italy

Join our Hostel Team and live your Italian experience!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Surf Camp Costa da Caparica, Portugal

Help the coolest hostel in front of the ocean

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Málaga, Spain

turno tardio nocturno 16hs a 22 hs

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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

Guest House Galway, Ireland

Administration, catering and Accommodation assistant.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Granada, Spain

Ayuda en nuestro pequeño hostel familiar

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Peniche, Portugal

Help us in our Surfhouse in the beautiful Baleal in Portugal!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Sliema, Malta

Live in Helper with a bohemian spirit

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Città metropolitana di Milano, Italy

Where Art Meets Community - Receptionist In Artsy Hostel In Milan

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand

Hostel Oxford, United Kingdom

Oxford's best hostel looking for a assistant manager! (unpaid)

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Taormina, Italy

We need an extra help at reception in an amazing hostel in Sicily!

30h/week Reception Cleaning Administration
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works