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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

17 opportunities found

Hostel Asturias, Spain

Come help our cozy hostel and enjoy Asturias!!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Athens, Greece

🌙 Night Shift Volunteer in the Heart of Athens! 🇬🇷✨

24h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Work in the hostel in the first row of the beach

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Hostel Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Volunteer Duty Manager in UK

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Yoga Studio València, Spain

Volunteer in our Yoga Studio in Valencia, Spain

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Tarifa, Spain

Conoce Tarifa mientras nos ayudas en recepción! ;)

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

¡Sé parte de un nuevo Hostel en Tenerife y disfruta del paraíso!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Disfruta de tu estadía en Tenerife mientras nos das una mano!

30h/week Reception Cleaning Administration
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Asturias, Spain

🥳Join a team! Looking for rockstar volunteer in Asturias, Spain

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Liverpool, United Kingdom

Be Part of Our Awesome Hostel Crew!

24h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sevilla, Spain

Help us with reception at the best hostel in Sevilla!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hospitality Alicante, Spain

Alicante: the Best City & Beach of Europe

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 8 days to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Paris, France

Come to live and share our mission in our Christian youths Hostel

30h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explore amazing Sarajevo and Bosnia while staying in the city with amazing people and history

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Faro, Portugal

Guest Relations & Reception at Plaza Inn Hostel & Rooms

25h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Volunteer & Live in Prague – Join Brix Hostel Crew!

20h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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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