What does a WWOOFer do?
In exchange for learning opportunities in organic farming and living, and accommodation and food, WWOOFers give help that is wide and variable. The WWOOF hosts may be on large and small farms, have small holdings, houses with large gaderns and woods and (all variations in between). Hosts will either be growing organically or in conversion. The exchange is based on trust.
WWOOFing is a wonderful way to contribute to the health of the planet. The help you give your host will be wide and variable, including.... gardening: sowing; making compost; planting; weeding; cutting wood; harvesting; fencing; building; packing; milking; feeding ... the list is endless and varies from Host to Host! What you do is an arrangement made between you and your host. You should negotiate beforehand with your host so that you know what they expect from you and the sort of volunteering you are happy to do.
WWOOFing in Ireland
WWOOF hosts in Ireland are mainly pursuing a simple, sustainable lifestyle. Many are practising Permaculture or Bio-dynamic growing methods. Some farms are Commercial Producers, whether full or part time, others are alternative Co-opperatives or Communities. The WWOOF Ireland list also includes locations which are not organic farms but which are in keeping with the general ethic of respect for the environment and the idea of an exchange of knowledge and expertise, food and accommodation for help on a voluntary basis. These may include centres for yoga, crafts or the arts or spiritual pursuits.
Subscribing as a WWOOFer
Click HERE to read questions and answers about how to be a WWOOFer. Return here to subscribe.
WWOOFer Commitment
- A willingness to learn from your stay
- Patience and an open mind is needed, avoid over-expectation, too much time off
- Attention and commitment to the help you give is important to both you and your host
- Keep in your mind that your host may hold different views to you and remain open to differemt interpretations of life styles.
- Talk about difficulties when and if they arise - misunderstandings can be resolved by a simple talk!
- Travel in the spirit of humanity and with a genuine desire to learn more about the people and culture of the Island of Ireland
- Insurance and Visas - you must have the appropriate papers for travel from your country to Ireland and it is the responsibility of each individual WWOOFer to take out their own insurance. Travel and health insurance is a MUST! A special insurance policy for WWOOFers is available HERE
- To provide your personal profile and contact details in 'My WWOOFer Information' within 14 days of registration
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