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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

66 opportunities found

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Ayuda en nuestro hostal disfruta de Canarias!

20h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Causeway Coast and Glens, United Kingdom

Be part of our team at this amazing location and help us improve

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House KESWICK, United Kingdom

🏨 General Hotel Assistant in the UK – Join Our Team! 🇬🇧

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 2 meals
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Hostel Trikala, Greece

Come help our reception and enjoy Greece!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Ardara, Ireland

Come be a volunteer in the beautiful city of Ardara in Ireland

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Ayudanos a dar nueva vida a nuestro Hostel en Tenerife Sur 🏄 🌞

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Camping Losheim, Germany

Receptionist For Camping ground Losheim Germany

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 9 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Vlorë, Albania

Help us at our hostel and enjoy Albanian Riviera!!

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Hostel Powiat Gdańsk, Poland

Hostel Social Events Volunteer – Make Memories in Gdańsk

12h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Berat, Albania

🌿 Join our team At our beautiful world heritage listed hostel

25h/week Party Promoter Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Come help us as a Hostel Coordinator!

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Join Our Team in Himara – A Place with the Most Beautiful Sea View! 🌊🌄

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Kotor, Montenegro

Come help us with the reception at Enjoy Kotor in Montenegro

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ferrel, Portugal

Come and help us in Portugal's surfing paradise

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Help with evening reception at our party hostel in Krakow!

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Kraków, Poland

Help with morning reception shifts at our party hostel in Poland!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
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