News & Updates

Meet WWOOF Canada’s Board Member: Mary Garden!

by execdirector@wwoof.ca | March 20, 2026 | News_english | 0 Comments

WWOOF Canada’s Board of Directors is the organization’s governing body, responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring strong oversight. The Board is currently composed of five Directors, including Mary Garden. Mary Garden has served on the Board of...

Your WWOOF Story Matters — We’d Love to Hear It

by execdirector@wwoof.ca | March 18, 2026 | News_english | 0 Comments

Across Canada, something powerful is happening through WWOOF. A first-time harvesting food.A skill passed from farmer to learner.A moment when someone begins to see food—and their future—differently. We’re inviting you to share those moments. Why Your Story Matters...

WWOOF Canada needs you! – Come join our board of directors.

by execdirector@wwoof.ca | March 13, 2026 | News_english | 0 Comments

Would you like to join a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to overseeing the direction of WWOOF Canada? We welcome interest from anyone who believes WWOOFing can help make a better, fairer and greener world. You don’t have to be (or have been) a member,...

WWOOF Canada’s Longtime Executive Director Becky Young Retires

Apr 2, 2024 | News_english

Photo: Becky, WWOOF Canada's outgoing Executive Director, with Robin, WWOOF Canada's incoming Executive Director. On February 1, Becky Young, WWOOF Canada’s longtime Executive Director began her retirement. Becky had led WWOOF Canada for the past 14 years. Becky first...

A Farewell Message from Becky Young, WWOOF Canada’s Longtime Executive Director

Apr 1, 2024 | News_english

On February 1, 2024, Becky Young, WWOOF Canada’s longtime Executive Director retired after 14 years at the helm. Below is Becky’s farewell letter to WWOOF Canada’s members.

Host Tips: Questions to Ask WWOOFers Before Accepting Their Visit Request

Mar 26, 2024 | News_english

WWOOFing is a wonderful thing. But the key to having the best experience with WWOOF is ensuring that there is a good fit between hosts and WWOOFers.

Episode 15 – Basil Black and Sarah Potenza

Mar 4, 2024 | WWOOFCastEN

In this episode of the WWOOF Cast, host Rodrigo chats with Basil & Sarah, Executive Director for WWOOF USA, about WWOOF’s evolution and exciting future projects. They discuss our goals of enhancing the WWOOF community, empowering hosts and WWOOFers with new...

New look for the WWOOF website

Feb 15, 2024 | News_english

We have exciting news for our members: the WWOOF Canada website has undergone a visual makeover, along with the websites of 21 other organizations utilizing the Common WWOOF Platform.