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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

545 opportunities found

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and COOK for our guests

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arbon, Switzerland

Learn about swiss lifestyle near the beautiful lake konstanz

22h/week Housekeeping Cooking Teaching Languages Animal Care
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Municipiu Tulcea, Romania

Join us at our Greek tavern, help with the guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay ISLE OF COLL, United Kingdom

Experience life on a Hebridean Island, Apiaries, Beekeeping

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join our cosy Airbnb in Glasgow, UK, and help with general tasks

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping sveti petar Cvrstec, Croatia

🌿✨ Help Build an Ecological Campsite & Live Close to Nature in Croatia! 🌞🏕️

24h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Monthey, Switzerland

Embrace the Swiss Alps, Inspire Memorable Experiences

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Other Espierba, Spain

Colabora en nuestro refugio de montaña, mientras vives en uno de los valles más espectaculares del Pirineo! :)

26h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Finnerödja, Sweden

Help me with gardening and outdoorprojects in peaceful nature

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Remetschwil, Switzerland

Helping a family in Aargau with household, cooking and childcare

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Aveze, France

Stay in the beautiful Cevennes mountains, South of France 🏡

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

Hospitality Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Help with Festival Wellness Area

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Cologne, Germany

Come help us and enjoy the small village in the Eifel region

16h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Other Marsala, Italy

Beach Assistant in Italy Paradise 🌊

24h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Rottenmann, Austria

Life and help with daily tasks in the Austrian Mountains! ⛰️🌾

25h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Spalding, United Kingdom

Explore the Lincolnshire fens, the east midlands of England

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

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