WWOOF Yourself Around The World

Filed in archive Travel , Volunteering on July 21, 2010

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Ever heard of WWOOF? It means World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms. Others call it Willing Workers On Organic Farms.

WWOOF is your ticket to an incredible farming experience in one of over 50 countries in the world. Think of any country and they are likely to have WWOOF hosts there that ready to take you in with open arms.

People of varying experience levels and ages (minimum age is 16) agree to volunteer on an organic farm working for at least four to six hours a day for a few days or more in exchange for the host providing free home-cooked meals, a free room and free advice on organic farming.

There are no fees and salaries involved. It is more of a labor exchange where you get the experience of living a truly organic and sustainable lifestyle, while your hosts get extra hands on their farm.

Each country has a separate national WWOOF organization. WWOOFing is free, but there is an annual fee to cover expenses connecting WWOOF hosts with WWOOFers. This fee can be paid online.