Do I have to pay to WWOOF?
Do I have to pay to WWOOF?
The short answer is ‘no, you don’t get paid to WWOOF. ‘ The whole point of the WWOOF organization is to link volunteers with organic farms. The critical word there being, of course, ‘volunteers’. Volunteers should expect to work between 4-6 hours each day for five days a week in exchange for room and board.
Can you WWOOF at 17?
To WWOOF in Independents you must be at least 18. A person younger than the age of majority is considered a “minor child” which means that hosts would be legally responsible for anything that happens to you on their property.
How do I choose a Wwoof host?
First, you need to decide where you want to go WWOOFing. Once you have made up your mind, contact that country’s WWOOF organization, and they will guide you through the membership process. If there is a specific farm you want to volunteer at, contact the farm (contact details will be provided by your country’s WWOOF).
Can you WWOOF at 16?
What is the WWOOF?
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors (WWOOFers) with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. WWOOF started 50 years ago and has grown from a small group in the 1970’s to a
What is the age limit for WWOOF groups?
Most WWOOF groups use the lower age limit of 18 years old as in most countries people below 18 are considered by law to be children. The good news is that different rules apply in different countries and so some WWOOF groups do take younger people. WWOOF Germany, WWOOF Portugal,…
Can I join WWOOF If I am under 18?
The good news is that different rules apply in different countries and so some WWOOF groups do take younger people. WWOOF Germany, WWOOF Portugal, WWOOF UK and WWOOF Italy accept younger than 18th but sometimes a letter of consent from your parent or guardian is required.
What should I consider when considering WWOOF?
If you’re thinking about WWOOF, I would definitely recommend considering what else is in the area. If we had just been on a farm by ourselves, the experience would have been completely different. Getting to know the other volunteers and the family who owned the farm made our time so much better.
