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Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Have a great time while assisting us in our lovable hostel in the Historic city of Shkodra

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift Bartending
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other GANDESA, Spain

¿Te encanta el trabajo en equipo y la atención al cliente? ¡Este puesto de camarero es para ti!

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Join Our Team in Himara – A Place with the Most Beautiful Sea View! 🌊🌄

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Help us in the bar of our hostel and explore Tbilisi, Georgia :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.0

Guest House São Roque do Pico, Portugal

Join us in a culinary adventure in the middle of Atlantic.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Ho(s)tel & Bar Volunteer: Be Part of the Coolest Hostel in Town!

25h/week Bartending Reception Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Help us at our hostel and enjoy Albanian Riviera!!

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us with guests and and gain experience in the hospitality!

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Tropojë District, Albania

🍳 Join Us as a Cook in Albania! 🇦🇱

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Shkodër, Albania

Help us at night and explore Albania during the day!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Party Promoter at social hostel in Bucharest

25h/week Bartending Party Promoter
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Tropojë District, Albania

Waiter

32h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Zagreb, Croatia

Guest entertainer: entertain guests and promote our events.

22h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Join the Fun! Volunteer at our Social Hostel, Bar & Community!

25h/week Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Help with evening reception at our party hostel in Krakow!

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Shkodër, Albania

Help us in our Campsite restaurant in Albania

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

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