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Make Stories Like Sonia’s Possible

Hello , Last month, we shared Sonia's story — how a phantom smell turned out to be a brain tumour, and how her recovery led her to discover WWOOF and finally live out a childhood dream: caring for horses. WWOOFing left the same kind of mark on Matthew, who found...

A Shocking Diagnosis Led This WWOOFer to A Life Caring For Horses: Sonia’s Story

Some stories are about a diagnosis. Others are about what comes after. Sonia's story is one of resilience, hope, and discovering that life's greatest challenges can sometimes open the door to something unexpected and beautiful. Diagnosis, Recovery and Discovery It...

Letter to the Gardener: Urban/Rural Culture Shock

When WWOOFers go WWOOFing for the first time. There can be a bit of …an adjustment.  Of course there is. As many hosts know, more than sixty percent of WWOOFers come from abroad. For many of these French, German and Japanese WWOOFers, this is their first time...

Letter to the Gardener: WWOOFing in the Age of Eco-Anxiety

An increasing number of people these days are experiencing eco-anxiety - feelings of worry and stress about the impacts of climate change. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health in 2021 showed that almost 60% of young people aged 16 to 25 were very worried...

5 Things You Need to Go WWOOFing in Canada This Summer

5 Things You Need to Go WWOOFing in Canada This Summer

In honour of the quickly approaching summer, and with it the advent of the WWOOFing season. And to help out all the folks from across Canada and the world who are beginning to plan out their WWOOFing adventures…⁠ ...This is obviously more important for international...

Why Hosts Should Say Yes to Saying “No.”

Why Hosts Should Say Yes to Saying “No.”

As a WWOOF host, you play a key role in creating a rewarding experience for both you and your volunteers. Finding the right match between your farm and your WWOOFers is crucial for a smooth and rewarding stay. To ensure a great fit, it is important to properly screen...

Letter to the Gardener: A 2024 Retrospective

This December newsletter marks the end of WWOOF Canada's first year as a non-profit. Last February, WWOOF went through one of the biggest changes in its history. The organization transitioned from a social enterprise to a non-profit organization; appointed a Board of...

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