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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
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Málaga, Spain

Play with Dogs, Love to Grow and Sustain Home and Healthy Life

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Deux-Sèvres, France

Helping with a bread and breakfast restaurant. gardening and anim

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Quentar, Spain

Enjoy a wonderful stay in a very relaxed homely guest house

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Thessaloniki, Greece

Help needed in a traditional hostel in Thessaloniki!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Oraş Dumbrăveni, Romania

Cook

10h/week Cooking
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Island Hvar, Croatia

Come help us at Vines and Stars Glamping, Island Hvar,Croatia

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hotel Melides, Portugal

Handyman work in a countryside paradise near the beach

25h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Helping hand at our Hostel in Budapest

25h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Florence, Italy

B&B en Florencia, conocer la ciudad y divertirse.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

receptions and bar near the beach

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Alvaiázere, Portugal

Venha ser Voluntário no Nosso Hotel Fazenda no Centro de Portugal

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Rottenmann, Austria

Enjoy the mountain life

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rīga, Latvia

Come help us and be part of out team in Latvia =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Himarë, Albania

We need a receptionist in our beautiful coastal town - Himara

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brașov, Romania

Reception and cleaning help in our hostel in Brasov!

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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