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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

24 opportunities found

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with kitchenwork at our farm and campsite! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Help with barwork at our campsite! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Bartending Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Join the Fun! Volunteer at our Social Hostel, Bar & Community!

25h/week Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Naples, Italy

Help us with simple tasks and have fun in Naples, Italy!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bucharest, Romania

Receptionists for Awesome Hostel - URGENTLY LOOKING

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Help us create the best atmosphere at top rated hostel in Malaga!

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Naples, Italy

Help us out with our daily activities :)

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Málaga, Spain

Help us organizing activities and managing our social media!

25h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Housekeeping/Dinner & Guest Experience Volunteer

25h/week Bartending Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Barcelona, Spain

Join our team and explore the hidden beauty around Barcelona

24h/week Night Shift Bartending Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Barcelona, Spain

Ayúdenos en la recepción!

24h/week Cleaning Bartending Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Asturias, Spain

Join our hostel as a yoga teacher and activities organizer 😄

24h/week Bartending Teaching Sports Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Asturias, Spain

Join our hostel to help us while explore and enjoy Asturias 😄💙

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel London, United Kingdom

Help us to bring the vibe to one of our hostels in London

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Almere, Netherlands

👑 King/Queen of the Restaurant – Join Our Grand Café! 🍷🍽️

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Hostel Breakfast and Bartender

25h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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