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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

104 opportunities found

Homestay Milan, Italy

Help us in babysitting at a small family in Milan :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Engomer, France

Vente au marché, aide en cuisine

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 9 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Be a cook for a team of 5 in an incredible setting

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Melides, Portugal

Assist guests and enjoy nature and wild beaches

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 20 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Garrison, Ireland

Come join us and help us cooking for the gang!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Espagnac, France

Help needed for busy Cycling Guest House

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Engomer, France

Ayudante de cocina, limpieza y jardin

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Party Promoter Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Provincia di Frosinone, Italy

Care for our toddler and newborn in slow life Italian countryside

25h/week Social Work Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Carvalhal Benfeito, Portugal

General maintenance during guest season 20min. from beach/surf

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Province of Bergamo, Italy

Come and be a part of our family and enjoy the city in Calvenzano

20h/week Housekeeping Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

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

Hospitality Teupitz, Germany

Help us build our retreat direct on a lake just outside of Berlin

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay San vito, Italy

Join a street artist in Sardinia: simple life, shows & sea

25h/week Kitchen Hand Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
From 10 days to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other ARBO, Spain

Desconecta y conecta contigo

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Gipuzkoa, Spain

Conoce Euskal Herria mientras ayudas en nuestra casa rural

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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.

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