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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

287 opportunities found

Guest House Himare, Albania

Become a part of our hospitality (also transportation included)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Coliving Coimbra, Portugal

Volunteer in the Heart of Portugal! 🇵🇹

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Guest Relations & Reception at Plaza Inn Hostel & Rooms

25h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Camping Castel del Rio, Italy

Help with campsite upkeep and guest welcome in beautiful village

20h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Guest House Peniche, Portugal

Help us to finish the season =)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Help us with our social hostel in the Old Town of Bucharest

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have the best time in the Algarve while you help us :)

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lisbon, Portugal

Breakfast vibes volunteer - part of the reception team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Help us with our top rated hostel and keep our guests super happy

20h/week Reception Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Coliving Kotor, Montenegro

Help with daily activities in a CoLiving Kotor, Montenegro

20h/week Administration Housekeeping Party Promoter Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Braga, Portugal

🏡 Vive Braga a lo Local: Ayuda en un Hostel con Buenas Vibras

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 1.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Ayudanos a dar nueva vida a nuestro Hostel en Tenerife Sur 🏄 🌞

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Contribute to a fun-filled hostel experience in Lagos

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Teupitz, Germany

Help us build our retreat direct on a lake just outside of Berlin

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Sea, Surf and Sun! Join the hostel life

11h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Trikala, Greece

Come help our reception and enjoy Greece!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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