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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

18 opportunities found

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago & improve our social media

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Itrabo, Spain

Ven a ayudar a conseguir una vida plena inmerso en la naturaleza

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Co-Create the "Soulfamily Community" Card Game

20h/week Social Media Content Writer
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately
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Shared Home Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Italy

Creative Digital Volunteer for Urban Art Project in Rome, Italy

20h/week Arts Video Making Social Media Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Gura humorului, Romania

The authentic experience in Bucovina Gura humorului, Romania

20h/week Photography Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Camping Kautokeino kommune, Norway

Experience Midnight Sun: Work with Social Media & in Reception

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Itrabo, Spain

closed by WP TEAM

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hospitality Sarandë District, Albania

Photographer & Video editor

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Tbilisi, Georgia

Come help us as a blogger/vlogger while you visit Georgia! :)

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Provincia di Nuoro, Italy

Create content for our Airbnb village and enjoy Sardinea!

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Boat Province of La Spezia, Italy

video and photos on a woodenboat race

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping ballaghaderreen, Ireland

Content creator and some basic maintence outdoor work

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Moskosel, Sweden

We are looking for creative volunteers to help us in Northern Sweden!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

🎥 Creative Filmmaker – Capture the Hostel Vibe in Las Palmas

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Budapest, Hungary

Roadtrip from Germany to Portugal

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Budapest, Hungary

Roadtrip from Germany to Hungary

10h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works