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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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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

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have the best time in the Algarve while you help us :)

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Portimão, Portugal

Have some fun in the Algarve while you help us at our brunch cafe

30h/week Cooking Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Vlorë, Albania

receptions and bar near the beach

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy

Enjoy your time in the Italian Alps and help us in our hotel :)

21h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Pratovecchio-Stia, Italy

Helping hand at our festival!

30h/week Administration Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Pratovecchio-Stia, Italy

Give us a hand and enjoy the beautiful nature of Tuscany, Italy!

25h/week Administration Housekeeping Cleaning Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Lisdoonvarna, Ireland

Join our staff at a traditional Irish hotel west coast Ireland!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Camping Himarë, Albania

Volunteer by the Sea: Camping Experience in Himarë 🌊⛺✨

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Provincia di Taranto, Italy

Join our family and help at a B&B in Puglia

24h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Rhodes, Greece

✨ Live the Island Life: Help at Our Hostel in Rhodes 🇬🇷🌞

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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

Hotel Cicera, Spain

Ayúdanos y disfruta de la experiencia en una taberna de montaña

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Berg im Drautal, Austria

Looking for help in the heart of the Austrian Alps :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Provincia di Foggia, Italy

WAITRESS In the heart of UMBRA FOREST, Gargano, Apulia,Italy

30h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel 10559, Germany

Help in central Berlin during the summer

28h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0

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.

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