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Young female volunteers on a European organic farm with a backpack under the European Union flag

Volunteering opportunities in Europe – hospitality exchange and volunteer programs.

Volunteering opportunities and hospitality exchange in Europe

On this page you can explore different volunteering opportunities in Europe and find projects that offer free food and accommodation in exchange for a few hours of help per day. These experiences are usually run by families, farms, hostels, communities and small organisations that welcome volunteers who want to travel slowly, meet local people and learn new skills.

European territories – search by region

How to use this page

Click on any announcement that interests you and check the publication date, because some volunteering opportunities in Europe may already be expired. If the offer is still valid, scroll to the Contact details section at the end of the article. There you can find the free ways to get in touch with the host, such as website, email or application form. Write a short presentation,
explain why you want to volunteer and wait for the reply.

Most of the projects listed here are free, meaning that you receive free food and accommodation in exchange for your help. Some programs also offer pocket money or extra support. For this kind of experience, you can also visit: EVS | European Voluntary Service,
ESC | European Solidarity Corps and the pocket money opportunities page.

Visa and travel costs

If you come from outside Europe, make sure you can cover your visa and
travel costs. Volunteering projects cannot replace the official visa process and hosts are usually not able to provide invitation letters. Always check the official website of the embassy or consulate of the country you want to visit to understand which visa you need for volunteering and how to apply.

Volunteering opportunities and hospitality programs in Europe 🇪🇺

This page can only show 12–15 articles. Click on “Older posts” below to continue browsing. If you need volunteers for your projects in Europe, feel free to add your listing. 🗒️✍🏻

Smiling ESC volunteer holding a small Turkish flag and local food at an English immersion youth camp in Siirt, part of ESC volunteering in Turkey with CEDID Association.

40-Day ESC Volunteering in Türkiye | English Immersion Camp with CEDID Association 🇹🇷 🇪🇺

A dramatic view of the Castello della Pietra (Castle of the Stone) built into a rocky cliffside in Vobbia, Liguria, Italy, at sunset.

Eco-villa renovation volunteer project in Italy 🇮🇹 🇪🇺

Rundling village in Wendland, Lower Saxony, Germany - half-timbered farmhouses along a winding road amid fields, with distant wind turbines.

Volunteer at a Hackspace in Wendland, Germany 🇩🇪

Collage from a rural volunteer project near Lisbon, Portugal: host holding wild mushrooms, cloistered farmhouse, sunset on a rocky coast, green parrot in an aviary, a circle of cats eating on patterned tiles, and a garden scene with a cat by a pebble mound and tree.

Volunteer in rural Portugal near Lisbon: animals, garden and DIY

Peaceful Alentejo, Portugal scene—organic farm fields and garden on a permaculture project offering food and accommodation.

Helping in an organic farm with permaculture principles in Alentejo Portugal 🇵🇹

Eco volunteer Latvia with Inspiria NGO: volunteers planting a young tree during a forest care project.

Volunteer in Latvia with Inspiria [Fully funded]

Saint James Backpackers volunteers relaxing in the London hostel garden on a sunny day, guitars on the table, friendly international team atmosphere.

Volunteer at Saint James Backpackers hostel in London

Bosco Emma extra-virgin olive oil tin with panoramic view of Segesta valley, Calatafimi Segesta, Trapani, Sicily.

Volunteer on an olive farm in Sicily, Italy

Eka Cave Maison in Cappadocia – stone sign, carved cave suite with niche shelves, local woman cooking on wood fire, and happy guests by a camper.

Cappadocia volunteer opportunity – create social media for a cave hotel

Collage of volunteer life on a small farm in Turkey, featuring olive harvesting, a cozy farmhouse with colorful decor, shared meals, homemade wine, cats, and peaceful outdoor spaces under the trees.

Live simply on a small farm near the Aegean Sea – Türkiye (Turkey) 🌿

Berry farm volunteering in the Italian Alps, Val di Sole: picking fruit, packing harvest, raspberry with ladybug and bright sunflower.

Dolomites work exchange | food and stay included 🇮🇹 🇪🇺

Staying in Bern volunteer house in Switzerland — shared kitchen, communal dinners, music in the park, cleaning tasks and group activities; volunteer in Bern, Switzerland.

Staying in Bern – community-run volunteer stay (Switzerland)

Volunteers and guests practising yoga on a lawn at Bliss Yoga Retreats, Tenerife.

Trade time for yoga in the Canary Islands – volunteer in South Tenerife

Collage of beach yoga, paddleboarding, music, and nature in Butterfly Valley, Turkey – an off-grid eco-retreat experience for volunteers.

Volunteer in Butterfly Valley Glamping Turkey

Volunteers smiling and working together on a home renovation project, painting walls, plastering, and handling construction tasks indoors in Madrid, Spain. The friendly and hands-on environment highlights teamwork and skill-sharing as part of a volunteer exchange experience.

Volunteer in Madrid – join a friendly renovation project with free room and meals

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