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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

540 opportunities found

Hostel Naples, Italy

Come help in our Friendly Cozy Hostel in the middle of Napoli

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Be part of our team, improve your skills and get to know Scotland

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Help us with check-in & cleaning in our Hostel and explore Faro!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Palermo, Italy

Experience a Sicilian summer while volunteering at Sunrise Hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rome, Italy

Night Porter – Help with Cleaning, Breakfast & Guest Support

32h/week Reception Night Shift Cleaning Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Lead daily yoga classes in a peaceful escape surrounded by nature!

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Morning/evening shifts: Serve the breakfast or do check-ins

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Night shift- Welcome guests and make them feel like home!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House castelló d'Empúries, Spain

Fontanería, albañilería y bricolaje en general para mejoras.

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt, Germany

Enjoy Stuttgart and helping us running our hostel!

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Help us at the Reception of our Hostel while Exploring Prague :)

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Kutaisi Municipality, Georgia

Administrator and cleaner in our hostel

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Split, Croatia

Come help us as a content creator! :)

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Split, Croatia

Be a Boat Party Promoter

30h/week Party Promoter
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Tarifa, Spain

Disfruta de la Mágica Tarifa, mientras nos ayudas en el dia a dia

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Liège, Belgium

Help with driving, house and garden/forest

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 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