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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

27 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Monthey, Switzerland

Embrace the Swiss Alps, Inspire Memorable Experiences

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House Rottenmann, Austria

Enjoy the mountain life

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

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
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Hostel La Portela de Valcarce, Spain

Give us a hand in our Albergue in the Camino de Santiago!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hospitality Terras de Bouro, Portugal

Ajude-nos em nosso bar no Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 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

Hostel Pakoštane, Croatia

Help with housekeeping

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House São Roque do Pico, Portugal

Join us in a culinary adventure in the middle of Atlantic.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Guest House Himare, Albania

Help our family guest house while you visit Albania! :)

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Help with morning reception shifts at our party hostel in Poland!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Province of Ravenna, Italy

🌾🏖️ Countryside & Beachside Homestay 🏡✨

30h/week Child Care Teaching Languages Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 21 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Sarandë District, Albania

Seeking Energetic Volunteers for Salad Bar in Saranda

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Söderbärke, Sweden

Helping hands in restaurant and kitchen

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Province of Lucca, Italy

Help us at our holiday villas and apartments in the Tuscan Hills

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Kärde, Jõgeva vald, Estonia

Help out at a peaceful nature retreat in the cool Estonian summer

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

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