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!