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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel Saint Julian's, Malta

Bartender – Pool Bar 🍹

32h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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
  • Higher approval

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
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Hotel Bar, Montenegro

Come help us at the bar and the kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Looking for leisure time animator in our Bar

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Rottenmann, Austria

Enjoy the mountain life

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

Hostel Vilnius, Lithuania

Have the time of your life with us in Lithuania! (:

24h/week Party Promoter Reception Housekeeping Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 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

Homestay Maia - Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Musical (smal) Festival Event crew/Organizer⁰

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Hostel Vienna, Austria

Help us in Kitchen,Reception,Bar and experience beautiful Vienna!

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

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

Hostel Isle of Raasay, United Kingdom

Help us at Hogmanay on a stunning Scottish Island!

25h/week Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 day to 1 week Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Zadar, Croatia

Be the friendly face that makes guests feel at home

21h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

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

Hostel Siracusa, Italy

Helping in our Hostel in beautiful Siracusa.

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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