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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Copenhagen, Denmark

Hostel Volunteer Coordinator

24h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Málaga, Spain

Turno Diurno de 10 hs a 16hs

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Málaga, Spain

turno tardio nocturno 16hs a 22 hs

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Füssen, Germany

Cleaning and housekeeping in a marvellous village! :)

30h/week Cleaning Reception Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Ven y ayúdanos en limpieza y recepción en Málaga! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Recepcion y Control de Noche

25h/week Reception Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House castelló d'Empúries, Spain

Tus habilidades en Parque Nat del Aiguamolls. Masia

25h/week Gardening Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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
  • High demand

Hostel Kutaisi Municipality, Georgia

Help us in out hostel! :)

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared 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

Hostel Granada, Spain

Recepcionista femenino full time pago.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Low season: Be a nightshift receptionist and enjoy Prague!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House East Sussex, United Kingdom

Reception + Guest Champion

25h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Lisboa, Portugal

Seja patre do nosso alojamento e explore Lisboa!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Volunteer with us in a Co-Living in Sunny South Tenerife.

24h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Certaldo, Italy

Help us with daily tasks at our hostel in Tuscan Hills, Italy!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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