Do you get paid as a WWOOF?
No! WWOOF is a mutual exchange! Any member who joins WWOOF will not be receiving any salary or daily allowances during the exchange. Receiving payment for work done on a volunteer exchange jeopardizes the host and the entire WWOOF program as stringent laws must be followed when hiring an “employee”.
What is the WWOOF program?
The Basics WWOOF is a cultural and educational program. Visitors, or ‘WWOOFers’, spend about half of each day helping out on a host farm, learn about the organic farming and sustainability, and receive free room and board during their visit – with no money exchanged between hosts and WWOOFers.
How long are WWOOF stays?
2 to 3 weeks
The time you stay in the farm will have been negotiated prior to your arrival and will be between you and your host. The average stay length is 2 to 3 weeks, but it can be as short as 2 days or as long as 6 months; it all depends on your negotiations with your host.
How much is a woofer?
A: You should plan on spending at least $200 on a high-quality, average-sized subwoofer. This includes the subwoofer enclosure, speaker, and amplifier.
What is WWOOF™ Canada?
WWOOF™ Canada is part of the Federation of WWOOF Organizations, a worldwide community that promotes awareness of ecological farming practices by providing visitors with the opportunity to live and learn on organic properties. WWOOF™ was founded in 1971 in the UK and is one of the world’s first voluntourism…
Who can participate in the WWOOF program?
Any organic farm, community or garden project in Canada that would like to host visitors can participate in the program. Generally, WWOOFers spend half a day on projects and receive educational opportunities and room and board from their hosts.
What is WWOOF and how did it start?
Formally called “Working Weekends on Organic Farms”, WWOOF came into being in Autumn 1971, in England and when the demand for longer periods occurred, the name was changed to “Willing Workers on Organic Farms”.
Who can host WWOOFers?
A farmer or grower wishing to host WWOOFers (visitors) and teach them about sustainable agriculture. WWOOF Canada publishes a host directory that lists organic ( certification not required) farms and gardens across the country. Any organic farm, community or garden project in Canada that would like to host visitors can participate in the program.