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WWOOF  

Willing Workers On Organic Farms

Internet Site: http://www.wwoof.co.nz

New Zealand contact:

Postal Address:

Andrew and Jane Strange
PO Box 1172, 
Nelson 
New Zealand

Email:  wwoof-nz@xtra.co.nz

Telephone or Fax:  +64 +3 544 9890

Questions and answers about WWOOF

What is WWOOF?

WWOOF began in the UK in 1971 and in NZ in 1974. 

WWOOF acts as a means of putting  members in touch with organic farms and growers. There is a variety of properties
spread throughout NZ, including farms, permaculture properties, market gardens, communities and ventures in self-sufficiency in which organic growing plays some part. Currently there are over 500 farms listed.

What are the aims of WWOOF?

To enable people to learn first hand organic growing techniques
To enable town-dwellers to experience living and working on a farm.
To show alternative ways of life.
To improve communication within the organic movement
To help develop confidence in becoming self-sufficient.
To meet interesting people and make useful contacts.

What do I do on the farm?

WWOOF provides the opportunity for you to live a experience life on New Zealand organic properties. You learn organic farming methods by helping on the farm and having ‘hands-on’ experience. Usually you live in with the family and are expected to join in and cooperate with the day to day activities. The success of WWOOF depends on mutual cooperation.

How do I arrange my stay?

Before a host will accept you as their guest you must become a member of WWOOF. Once you are a member you receive your own WWOOF Book detailing all the farms in New Zealand. To arrange your stay phone the host you wish to visit. It is 
important to make arrangements in advance, don’t just turn up a the door. During the initial phone call it is important to discuss details of the stay such duration and what chores there are. A stay is usually at least 3 days or may extend to weeks or months
depending on the arrangements that you and your host make.

How far in advance should a stay be arranged?

Don’t expect to be able to arrange a stay months in advance. Hosts can not usually 
predict what their situation may be this far in advance. Also, don’t expect to be able 
to get onto a farm the same day. Phone in advance, anywhere between a few days to 
a few weeks ahead of when you would like to arrive. It is usual to phone more than 
one host before you find a host who is free to take you.

What costs are there?

The only cost associated with WWOOF is the initial membership fee. You do not earn any wages or pay any further fees.

What if I have some suggestions?

WWOOF relies on the feedback from its members. Any suggestions for improving the scheme or broadening its appeal would be appreciated. If you have any further inquiries or any problems then please don’t hesitate to contact us at WWOOF 
headquarters.

How can I Join?

If you wish to join WWOOF then copy and paste the form below to our email address:  wwoof-nz@xtra.co.nz or print this page, complete the details requested, and mail it to WWOOF with your membership fee. You will then receive your copy of the current WWOOF Book.

Please note:  You may be asked to apply for a work permit and WWOOF can offer no assistance in obtaining these. 

If paying by credit card, complete our online Membership Application Form, using this link.

http://www.wwoof.co.nz/appform.html

If paying by cash or cheque then follow the link below, print the form and airmail it with your membership fee to:

WWOOF NZ
PO Box 1172
Nelson
New Zealand

Membership Application Form for WWOOF, New Zealand

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