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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Work in the hostel in the first row of the beach

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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

Boat Amsterdam, Netherlands

CIty Centre Amsterdam - Lodging & Meals included

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Other Vendee, France

Help me building a caffé

25h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cangas de Onis (Picos de Europa), Spain

Ayúda en limpieza, desayunos y recepción en hotel rural Asturias

25h/week Gardening Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Machynlleth, United Kingdom

Come to beautiful Aberystwyth and stay at Brynawel!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Come help us with housekeeping/reception while you visit Albania!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 7 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Hostel Volunteer (Morning Shifts)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Weimar, Germany

Hostel Work for Free Accomodation

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belgrade, Serbia

helping around a hostel

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Lloret de Mar, Spain

Voluntario de Recepción de Fin de Semana en Lloret de Mar

20h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Camping Corinth, Greece

Join Our Peaceful Camper Community in the Greek Countryside 🚐🌞

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Tirana, Albania

� Volunteer in Paradise: Help Our Hostel & Live Tirana

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Private School San Gwann, Malta

Accounting & Administration Volunteer - possible job offer

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Liverpool, United Kingdom

Help us to welcome our guest, Liverpool UK

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

Hostel Liverpool, United Kingdom

Help us to welcome our guest, Liverpool UK

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