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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

51 opportunities found

Hospitality Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Hospitality Volunteer Come help our Christian Charity in the UK!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Sinnai, Italy

Enjoy nature, a simple and sustainable life in Cagliari, Italy

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Zittau, Germany

working in a place where 3 countries meet - for male volunteers

16h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 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

Homestay Province of Vicenza, Italy

Help in the house - Clean & Cook / BABIES activity

16h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Himarë, Albania

Help us with housekeeping and preparing breakfast for guests!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Guest House Labaroche près Colmar, France

Help our Guest House while exploring France :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ayamonte Costa Esuri, Spain

Stay in a quiet area at the Spain Portugal border

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Castelo Branco, Portugal

Nanny needed for my 5-year-old

15h/week Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 1.0

Yoga Studio Granada, Spain

Come and join us at our yoga studio near Granada! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Malësi e Madhe District, Albania

Join our beautiful guesthouse in Lëpushë!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Guest House Ballyvaughan, Ireland

Help us in making everything neat and clean! Good for couples!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5

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

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

Hostel West Midlands, United Kingdom

Be a volunteer and join our amazing team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Cantabria, Spain

Volunteer in Summer camps with children

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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