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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Homestay Peebles, United Kingdom

Come help us and live an incredible experience in Scotland

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Venha conhecer, ajudar e conviver com cães Serra da Estrela!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Pet Sitting

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

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Guest House Ballinrobe, Ireland

Help with big house and garden

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

Homestay Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Hey looking for volunteers

25h/week Video Making Social Media

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Hostel Düsseldorf, Germany

🌞🥐 Join the Team in Beautiful Germany! 🇩🇪✨

20h/week Kitchen Hand

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host

Hostel Düsseldorf, Germany

Come help us with the painting :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host

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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!

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