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  • Questions about being a volunteer (WWOOFer)

More information can be found in the page 'How to volunteer'

  1. Register with a username, password and email address.
  2. You will receive a welcome message. Click the link in the message to complete your registration.
  3. Go to 'How to volunteer' and select a payment option. Pay a subscription of 20 euro, by PayPal or by post.
  4. When you have paid, you will see a new 'WWOOFer Menu'. You must write some information about yourself in 'My Profile' - hosts will read this when you contact them. You must not contact hosts before you have a profile.
  5. Go to the 'List of Hosts' in the 'WWOOFer menu'.
  6. Select hosts - you can 'bookmark' hosts you want to look at again.
  7. Contact hosts by clicking the 'Contact' button under their page. (If there is no 'Contact' button, you must telephone). Write a short message with the dates you want to volunteer. Hosts will see a link to your profile when they read your message.
  8. Wait for replies, ask any questions and make arrangements.
  9. Check your insurance, arrange your travel and check visa and entry requirements carefully, especially if you have a passport from a non-EEA country.
  10. If you change your dates, or need to cancel, you MUST contact your host to let them know!
  11. After your visit, you can leave feedback about hosts - it helps other WWOOFers.
  12. Enjoy WWOOFing in Ireland! If you have any problems, you can always contact us.

 

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