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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

1156 opportunities found

Hostel Pfronten, Germany

Boutique Hostel - Operation in Pfronten, Germany

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Came and enjoy as at the most beautyfull city on south albania

30h/week Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

receptions and bar near the beach

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Powiat Gdańsk, Poland

Hostel Social Events Volunteer – Make Memories in Gdańsk

12h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel ISLE OF BARRA, United Kingdom

Help & Enjoy Island Life with Kayaks, Bikes & Culture!

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other ARBO, Spain

Desconecta y conecta contigo

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Satu Mare, Romania

Experiment rural life and traditions in village in Transylvania

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Guest House Moray, United Kingdom

Help with a beautiful guest & retreat space in Moray, Scotland ✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Girona, Spain

Help us renovate our apartment and live in beautiful Catalunya

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

Are you a photographer? Come help us in the UK!

7h/week Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Moravice, Croatia

Enjoy rural mountainous Croatia and help us with projects :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Renovation, DIY and manual help

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hospitality Ericeira, Portugal

Volunteer in a brand new Surf/Wellness in a World Surf Reserve

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Nykoebing Sj, Denmark

Come help me renovate my house in Nykoebing Sj, Denmark

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Viveiro, Spain

Come help us with reception & cleaning and enjoy Galicia!

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5

Guest House Shenfield, United Kingdom

Boost My Airbnb Business in the Digital World! 🌐

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

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