Lofoten Islands hospitality exchange – If you’ve ever dreamed of spending summer in the far north, here’s your chance. A small guesthouse and restaurant in Skrova, one of the Lofoten Islands in Norway, is currently looking for last-minute volunteers to help with the summer season.
We discovered this opportunity in our Volunteer & Hospitality Exchange Facebook group. The host is welcoming volunteers with a minimum availability of 6 weeks, with priority given to those who can stay longer. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with a community-oriented, hostel-style vibe.
Volunteers will contribute around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with tasks including housekeeping, waitressing, cleaning, simple kitchen help (like ice cream and waffles), and occasional DIY. Creative souls—such as social media helpers, yoga lovers, musicians, or photographers – are also very welcome.
In exchange, volunteers receive free food and accommodation, use of shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, and access to game rooms, paddleboards, books, and more. There’s even space for yoga and hobbies. Sometimes meals are shared with the restaurant staff, but volunteers usually cook their own meals.
You’ll have lots of free time to enjoy nature and explore the islands.
- 📍 Location: Skrova, Lofoten Islands, Norway
- 📅 Minimum stay: 6 weeks
- ⏰ Tasks: Guesthouse support, kitchen help, social media, creative input
- 🍽️ Meals: Food provided (you cook for yourself, some meals shared)
🛏️ Accommodation: Shared space, hostel-style
CONTACT DETAILS 🔍
📩 To apply: Message the host (Monica) on Facebook with your availability, preferred tasks, and a bit about yourself.
✈️ The hosts cannot arrange visas, so this opportunity is only for travelers who are already in Norway or eligible to enter visa-free.
Lofoten Islands hospitality exchange source:
last minute volunteering in Skrova, Lofoten Islands, Norway!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to spend the summer with us – We run a small restaurant and guesthouse in a very beautiful and quiet part of the world;)
- Minimum 6 weeks stay (priority given to travellers who want to stay longer)
TASKS
- help with daily operations – housekeeping, basic waitress tasks, pick up glasses, make ice cream, waffles, cleaning, DIY, etc.
- Social media genius, videographers, artsy souls, yoga lovers, music players, photography amateurs are all very welcome 😉
WE OFFER
- Food and accommodation in exchange for 5 hours of work/5 days per week (flexible schedules).
- We have a big space for several volunteers, everything is functional, but nothing is modern – hostel vibe. Possibility for private room for couples or friends travelling together. Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
- Access to game room, paddleboards, board games, books, big space for yoga/hobbies etc
- We provide food for volunteers to cook, some free meals in the restaurant and sometimes have meals all together. You will have plenty of independence and free time to explore the area.
REQUIREMENTS
- Friendly, positive attitude, easy-going, good soul
- Before applying, please read the full description and research about our location, if you are still interested send me a pm – write a little bit about you, what tasks and DATES are you interested.
We receive many messages which makes us very happy, but it’s hard to reply to everybody. Sorry in advance for slow replies. Please keep in mind that just messages that show you read our post and follow our requirements will have a feedback. Thanks for understanding!
P.S. We dont arrange visas
***we are first replying to travellers that can arrive in May **
A note to prospective volunteers
Voluntouring.org promotes opportunities rooted in cultural exchange and mutual learning. Before applying, ask yourself: Is this a fair exchange, or could it replace paid labour? Choose consciously, ask questions, and make sure the experience is respectful, safe, and aligned with your values. Always check visa requirements – hosts cannot provide legal work permits. Also, read our disclaimer.
