I discovered WWOOF much later in life however and realised just what I’d missed out on! It wasn’t long before I was working for WWOOF UK through living at Redfield intentional community and being a host. My experiences of being a WWOOFer in the UK and the Republic of Ireland have taught me that there is a network of incredible people who are willing to share their lives with you. All you have to do is turn up, give your time, your energy and the rewards are enormous; there’s a lot of learning on so many levels. As Mahatma Gandhi put it “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Social media gives me the opportunity to express my creativity and to promote the organisation that I believe is so important and valuable to everyone. You need to be careful; If you’re WWOOFing for the first time, watch out for insect bites as they’re prevalent in some countries.

You’ll be one with nature again. If you’ve been living in the city for a while, being on farm gives you the chance to get away from it all. Depending on where you chose to go WWOOFing, beaches, the mountains and ocean shores could be near by. WWOOFing has become very popular. It has become something a lot of young people want to try out. Aside from college graduates and adventurers, there are those who are just plain curious want to give it a try. If you’re interested in organic farming and want to be a volunteer, here are some do’s and don’ts. DO THE FOLLOWING WHEN WWOOFINGIf you’ve got a woodland, vineyard, allotment, garden or farm and adhere to the principles of organic farming sustainability, you are eligible to be a WWOOF host and take in volunteers. Volunteers can provide assistance with your day-to-day tasks and lessen your workload. Another advantage is many volunteers are familiar with bio-dynamic growing and permaculture growing techniques. Composition: Cereals, oils and fats, various sugars, milk and milk derivatives, dried egg, derivative of vegetable origin, carob powder, minerals and salt The important thing to keep in mind is that WWOOFing is about learning life in a farm. You will need to get your hands dirty. If you’re prepared for that, you hopefully won’t be disappointed. National WWOOF organisations are active in their countries with grassroots movements, meetings, raising awareness and much more. They have staff available who are knowledgeable about their country and can best provide continuous assistance to their members, answer questions and provide support. Not all 70's slang fits neatly into a category. The disco era is known for many other groovy slang sayings and expressions.

The amenities vary. In some farms you will have your own room while in others you may have to share it and bathrooms with several people.Don’t expect fancy lodging: This isn’t a five star hotel, it is farm, so you could end up sleeping in a barn loft, basement bunkhouse or tepee. In some farms you could be staying in a comfortable room with amenities, while in another you may have to set up your own tent. Eat organic food. Another reason why people WWOOF is the opportunity to eat organic food. It’s your chance to get away from processed food and enjoy fresh healthy produce.