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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Eco Lodge Tremp, Spain

Ayúdanos en la preparación de comidas para los habitantes =)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cádiz, Spain

Help us create the best experiences for guests!

30h/week Administration Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Care for our toddler and newborn in slow life Italian countryside

25h/week Social Work Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Guest House Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Help us maintain our cozy Guesthouse in Cádiz, Spain

25h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Cella Monte, Italy

Little help in our countryhouse in Italy

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Gardening
From 30 days to 9 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Dubrovnik, Croatia

Helper in cleaning and changing beds/some reception help

21h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Volunteer Duty Manager in UK

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Receptionists for Awesome Hostel - URGENTLY LOOKING

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Voluntariando en la Isla de Gran Canaria! Lua Lua Hostel

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel West Midlands, United Kingdom

Be a volunteer and join our amazing team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Lisbon, Portugal

Come and help a friendly, young team at our hostel in Lisbon

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Coliving Fenais da Luz, Portugal

Community Manager in a Coliving in the Azores (3mo start Sept)

20h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Teach Yoga and Help at Co-living Space in La Gomera Island

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Dubrovnik, Croatia

Great art-eco project-sea and beach cleanup for upcycling art

18h/week Social Work
At least 5 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Homestay Upper Bavaria, Germany

Help with cleaning and household & children

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Coliving Culla, Spain

Photography and Videography Volunteer

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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