Feb 9, 2025 | News_english
(Photo: WWOOFer Yuki Yamamoto) There is no doubt about it – WWOOFing takes a leap of faith. You will go somewhere you’ve never been, meet people you’ve never met, to do things you’ve never done. Living with and learning from a...
Feb 8, 2025 | News_english
Photo: Makers Acre Farm, Ontario Most hosts and WWOOFers have a good sense of how a WWOOF Stay gets set up: The WWOOFer reviews the host’s profile and then sends a Visit Request to the host The host looks over the WWOOFer’s profile to make sure they look...
Feb 6, 2025 | News_english
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...
Dec 18, 2024 | News_english
This message is for our valued hosts. We wanted to let you know that beginning in January 2025, WWOOF Canada will be returning to its original host membership price structure – a single membership price of $50 for an annual membership. But what exactly is...
Dec 18, 2024 | News_english
(Photo: Sue Coppard) In 1971, a London, England secretary named Sue Coppard had the idea of inviting herself and others to stay and volunteer on an organic farm as a way of getting out into the country. That small idea led to the founding of WWOOF, a...
Oct 2, 2024 | News_english
(Photo: WWOOF Host The Homestead, Alberta) Hosting through WWOOF Canada offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for organic farmers and growers. By opening your farm to WWOOFers eager to learn about organic agriculture, you can gain enthusiastic help, exchange...