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WWOOFing—Is it Really Just a Free Vacation?

Miriam C — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:26:00 +0000

WWOOFing is definitely NOT just a free vacation, but it can be an amazing way to travel. WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It’s an organization that connects willing volunteers with organic farms all over the world. You commit to spending a certain amount of hours per day volunteering on the farm, in exchange for a free place to sleep, and yummy organic meals. Here’s what you can expect from a WWOOFing trip.

You’ll Work Hard

WWOOFing is not for people who don’t like getting their hands dirty. Farming and gardening usually involves hard physical labor, early mornings and a lot of being outside. Don’t choose this kind of trip if you’re not up for a bit of grafting to earn your stay!

You’ll Meet Awesome People

WWOOFing is a fantastic way of becoming part of a community of like-minded people. Many farms host multiple volunteers at once, meaning you’ll always have interesting folk from all over the world to share the experience with.

You’ll Learn New Skills

WWOOFing will enable you to learn more about ecological and sustainable growing practices, food justice, forestry, animal care and more. If this sounds right up your street, you can create your own WWOOFing profile and start contacting hosts here!

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Save Money & Find A Place To Stay: Opportunities While You Travel

Daniel N — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:16:00 +0000

We all know that when you are living a life on the road, it can be hard to keep up with work—whether it is working from your computer while you travel or finding work in each new place you go. Thankfully, there are a number of opportunities for travelers to work while also having housing and living expenses accounted for.

Here are some ideas for ways to make some money while you are moving from place to place.

TEFL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) may require a course beforehand, but the opportunities are incredible. There are schools all over the world that want their students to learn English from native speakers. Beyond housing and a paycheck, there may also be opportunities for foreign language courses and travel in the country you work. You can also make good money and work from your computer by offering tutoring sessions to students from abroad.

WWOOF

The acronym stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. The goal of the organization is to connect travelers with farmers from around the world to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and culture. Hosts in countries around the world provide food, housing, and teach you about sustainable agriculture in exchange for help on their land. It is currently possible to WWOOF in more than 60 countries around the world.

Volunteer at a Hostel

As you travel, many hostels need volunteers and will offer you berthing and facilities in exchange for help. If you find a particular place you are enjoying, these opportunities can often be arranged short-term as well. The system allows travelers to exchange information and help one another out, and if you stick around in one place, this volunteer work will also provide you with the opportunity to meet wonderful people.

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You Can Get Free Housing Wherever You Go with WWOOF!

Emily H — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:45:30 +0000

WWOOF, pronounced “woof,” stands for the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or sometimes Willing Workings on Organic Farms. This is an organization that connects people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty and enjoy working with local farmers in return for free housing and sometimes board.

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WWOOFing is an amazing opportunity for people who love to travel but don’t always have the means to do so. So if you’re one of these people, why not knock off a big expense from your trip and spend some time WWOOFing?

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WWOOFing is so cool because there are farms that participate in the organization all over the globe, which really gives you a lot of flexibility. All you have to do is sign up for it and pay about $20 for a membership. After that, everything is totally free. Not only can you explore places you never thought you’d go, but you can find places to go you’ve never even heard of.

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If you’re someone who’s interested in food or agriculture, or even just meeting local people from around the world, WWOOF is for you. You get to see everything up close and personal, and you will gain so much knowledge by stepping out of your comfort zone and trying to WWOOF.

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