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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF Independents

WWOOF Independents is a network that makes WWOOFing possible in countries that do not have a locally-based organization. Please check the list of countries included.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Experiences

Feedback from members

Galina Poland

I had a really great time volunteering at Volodymyr's permaculture project. During my stay I learned: how to cut grass using a sickle, how to chop the grass using an axe and then use it to protect the soil, how to prepare different seeds before planting them in the ground. It was very interesting to see and compare different Ukrainian growing practices. The garden is incredible and there is a lot of interesting things to learn. The work environment is very relaxed and one of a kind. Volodymyr is also a professional bicyclist and taught me a lot about how to ride a bike and how to take care of a bike. I really enjoyed the bike trips and especially the bike trip to the catacombs. It was a fascinating experience to to see and hear complete darkness and complete silence. The village and surrounding area are extremely beautiful and peaceful. I had many nice walks around the village. It is also located just a bus ride from Odessa and crystal clear beaches. I enjoyed swimming in the sea and exploring the city. It is a cultural centre with museums, monuments and architectural masterpieces. It was an adventure and I had an incredible time! Thank you! I will definitely come again!

Nurlaila Germany

We had a good experience staying with Marlen and Wisi. They were welcoming hosts and made us feel comfortable in their home. The work mainly involved gardening, cutting the grass, weeding, planting tomatoes , cabbages and potatoes. Also picked Holunder flowers and learned how to make syrup from it. My favorite one is feeding chickens every morning and taking out their eggs. One of the highlights of our stay was the homemade meals provided twice a day, which were always delicious and gave us a chance to share conversations and learn more about the local culture. Overall, it was a valuable experience and a good opportunity to learn something .

Lara Italy

Hedo Talu is an enchanted place; we spent a truly beautiful month immersed in the peace of this location. Kay and Sybille are fantastic hosts: they made us feel at home from day one, and thanks to them, we learned so much. It was fun preparing the vegetable garden for the summer season and taking care of the new plants, as well as building the new wooden cabin (which looks beautiful!!). I think Hedo is the perfect place to rediscover a deep sense of serenity: working surrounded by green with the rustling of the wind, then relaxing in front of the bonfire or with a hot sauna, and finally cooking together, sharing recipes and good food. We will miss it very much and hope to have the chance to come back in the future!

Mathilde France

Je ne pouvais pas choisir un meilleur lieu pour réaliser ce woofing de 2 semaines et demi. C'était absolument parfait à tous les niveaux. Léonie, Grégoire et Jules forment une famille géniale, accueillante, attentive. Je me suis sentie comme chez moi dès mon arrivée. J'ai tellement appris que ce soit sur le plan humain en partageant des moments inoubliables ou sur l'aspect travail. J'ai réalisé des tâches intéressantes et tellement variées. Impossible de s'ennuyer ni de se lasser. Rajoutez à cela un cadre de vie exceptionnel ... L'endroit est magnifique et il y a tant de belles choses à découvrir que Grégoire et Léonie ne manqueront pas de vous partager. Je remercie également Olivier, Noori et Eugenio pour les moments de travail et de vie partagés avec eux, leur gentillesse, leur patience. Je repars avec des souvenirs inoubliables et l'envie pressante de revenir ! MERCI

Owen United States

Nicolas and Jackeline are wonderful, their farm is like a dream. We were treated well, and enjoyed the magical splendor of their little valley. We had a nice little room to ourselves, and delicious food every day. Would recommend to others!

Jacob United States

Susann and Gert are some of the most amazing people I've ever met! Ever meal was spent with laughter and good food. They are very down to earth and wise and if you pay attention you can learn a lot from them. It was an amazing experience and I 1000% would love to come back next chance I get.

Maria Spain

Noemí es una bellísima persona. Nos ha acogido superbien y ha dedicado gran parte de su tiempo a enseñarnos las bases de la Agroforestería y todos sus conocimientos. Hemos estado muy a gusto y hemos aprendido como nunca!! Muchas gracias de corazón Noemí y al resto del equipo!!!

Dharma Peru

I had the pleasure of working alongside Robi, an exceptionally skilled permaculture designer and biologist, during my time at Wila. Robi has masterfully transformed a relatively flat, monoculture-like ecosystem into a vibrant, biodiverse farm garden that exemplifies the true essence of permaculture. What stands out most is Robi’s deep respect for ecological succession and his humble, observant approach to working with nature. Rather than imposing rigid designs, he listens intuitively to the land, reading patterns and processes with sensitivity and wisdom. His designs honor every living being — from the soil microbiome to beneficial insects, birds, and larger mammals — while successfully creating abundant yields. This balanced ethic of respect and productivity is rare and deeply inspiring. Through every task he guided me through, I gained a practical, embodied understanding of core permaculture principles. Robi’s teaching style is generous and integrated; lessons in soil health, water management, plant guilds, and holistic system design emerged naturally from the work itself. His landscape design skills are outstanding — the property now flows beautifully with functional, aesthetic, and ecological harmony. I am profoundly grateful for this experience. Robi’s work is not only technically excellent but also philosophically grounded in humility and reverence for life. It was a true luxury to harvest from the very garden we were building and to enjoy Anina’s beautiful, whole...

Bastien France

Nous avons passé un inoubliable séjour avec Ziga, nous avons beaucoup rigolé Ziga est quelqu'un de très attentionné et bienveillant, a un grand respect de la liberté et s'adapte au rythme de chacun Nous recommandons vivement ce woofing et espérons y revenir un jour

Lea United States

I had a lovely wwoofing experience here, everyone I met was very kind and generous. It was so peaceful to be in the presence of beautiful mountains everyday and nourished by what was grown in the garden. There is a variety of work to do, in spring this included lots of planting, weeding, stacking wood, and more. Michał puts a lot of care and precision into the farm and I learned a lot about the land from him.

Julia Germany

We very much enjoyed our time with Elle and Zara! They are very friendly, welcoming and attentive hosts. We learned about permaculture, cheese making and sheep shearing and got to interact with and feed the animals. For some of the tasks, there was not much we could help with. Nonetheless, watching also was interesting since Elle and Zara always explained what they were doing. The food was very good! Also, in the afternoons, we enjoyed the beautiful nature around Bíňa. Thank you for welcoming us, Zara and Elle!

Sophia United States

I spent the month of May 2026 at Veduna, and had a truly and genuinely life-altering experience. Volunteers work closely with the head grower, who is a kind, intelligent and genuine soul who is happy and willing to teach gardening skills and eager to foster a love of the plants. The owners, chefs, and other staff members are all connected on an energetic wavelength of acceptance and love, and it is evident from the first moment you arrive. The food is delicious, the landscape and surrounding area is unbelievably gorgeous, the company is community, and the work is enjoyable. Every day I was eating fresh food from the garden I was helping to cultivate, a beautifully rewarding and full-circle experience. I had the best sleep of my life every night at Veduna, and I felt so in tune to the rhythm of nature. This place is a gem on Earth, a truly energetic high point that allow for deep inner peace and joy. This may have been the best month of my life. Blessings to you, and enjoy your experience!