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Work exchange opportunities in Europe

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Hostel skopje, Macedonia

Enjoy the capital of Macedonia while you help us

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tolmin, Slovenia

Help us at our hostel and enjoy the beautiful Soča Valley :)

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Zdiar, Slovakia

Volunteer at our cozy Hostel in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Lagos, Portugal

Needed for cleaning, pub-crawl and reception

32h/week Reception Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Gjirokaster, Albania

Come help our hostel and have fun in Albania :)

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Portela de Valcarce, Spain

Give us a hand in our Albergue in the Camino de Santiago!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Asturias, Spain

Hospitaler@ at Donation based Pilgrims Place @ Camino de Santiago

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Gardening
From 10 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom

Campsite reception and cleaning

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Bar, Montenegro

Help us running the hostel and enjoy Montenegro beaches

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Guest House Highland, United Kingdom

Be a volunteer on The West Highland Way!

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 7 days to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House KESWICK, United Kingdom

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

Camping Lesce, Slovenia

Come help us at the reception at our campsite

32h/week Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Hostel Connemara, Ireland

Explore the beautiful Connemara and interact with nature.

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

Camping Himarë, Albania

Assistant bartender, Assistant in kitchen, Server assistant

30h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Coliving Fenais da Luz, Portugal

Community Manager in a Coliving in the Azores (3mo start Sept)

20h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works