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Hostel Elbasan District, Albania

Experience life in a small Hostel in Albania

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Marburg, Germany

Live and collaborate at a city centre hostel in a German university town

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
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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

Guest House Himare, Albania

Become a part of our hospitality (also transportation included)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

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

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Helping hand at our Hostel in Budapest

25h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Illes Balears, Spain

Ayuda a nuestros hÚespedes a descansar

24h/week Housekeeping Reception Night Shift
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa, Italy

Help us making make chocolate and take care of our B&B

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 24 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Podgorica, Montenegro

Join us helping with guest reception and cleaning

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Himarë, Albania

Help us at Reception of our seaside hotel in Himare, Albania

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Salas, Spain

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and support our guests

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hospitality Irthlingborough, United Kingdom

Hospitality Volunteer Come help our Christian Charity in the UK!

28h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Budva, Montenegro

Come and experience Budva and Kotor!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Handyperson in a Hostel in Côte d'Azur and improve your french

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Stornoway, United Kingdom

Join our Friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the Hebrides

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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