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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

21 opportunities found

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

Homestay Ayamonte Costa Esuri, Spain

Stay in a quiet area at the Spain Portugal border

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Labaroche près Colmar, France

Help our Guest House while exploring France :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Malësi e Madhe District, Albania

Join our beautiful guesthouse in Lëpushë!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Shkodër, Albania

Help us in our Campsite restaurant in Albania

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Ohrid, Macedonia

Volunteer in Ohrid: Explore the Oldest Lake in Europe.

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel West Midlands, United Kingdom

Be a volunteer and join our amazing team!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ballinskelligs, Ireland

Help in our guesthouse on the wild Atlantic way in Ireland

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 to 5 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0

Guest House Rijeka Crnojevica, Montenegro

Join us and explore Montenegro!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Grad Sisak, Croatia

Help us to clean the rooms for our guests

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Rhône, France

Join Our Youth Hostel Team & Embrace Global Vibes! 🌍🍹🎉

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Mogliano, Italy

Italian Cooking and Community Culture:Experience Something Unique

18h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cella Monte, Italy

Learn to rule a big country house with me!

19h/week Teaching Languages Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 9 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Genoa, Italy

Live and learn in a typical hostel life while enjoying Genoa :)

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Province of Rimini, Italy

Join our team and enjoy Rimini - Italy :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Galway, Ireland

Hostel Breakfast Person Required

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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