I enjoy being outdoors and want to learn more about it and how nature works - especially in Australia, where so much is new for me. That's why I want to try WOOFing. I'm also interested in cultural exchange. Although I grew up on a farm with cows, my knowledge about is rather basic. I'm really looking forward to expanding my knowledge of nature and farming.

Having experienced being a part of a WWOOF host family, it seemed almost non-negotiable to be a volunteer as I travel! The sense of community, shared experiences, and connection can be so precious and a glimpse of home as I travel. A few years ago I informally WWOOFed in NSW and I loved the way that I felt integrated into that community, and was contributing more than my tourist presence to that town and property. I also feel the heart behind WWOOF is aligned with my own - with a deep emphasis on holistic permaculture principles.

I want to join WWOOF to discover Australia through meaningful volunteering. Environmental issues matter to me, and helping communities after disasters aligns with my work in environment and climate in France.

We are a couple, 30 years old, who love our city, Copenhagen, and our life here together with our pup Miso. However, we both feel really drawn to working with our hands, close to nature, by contributing to an organic farm project. We dream of finding a community or family to support with our work, in a warmer climate (at least warmer than Scandinavia!). We are both incredibly passionate about nature and sustainability and are considering starting our own homestead in nature in the near future. Vlad is handy, skilled in woodworking, and a bit of a Jack of all trades, while Tedi loves cooking, pickling, and exploring new flavours.

Nurrewin is a property situated 2 hours north of Sydney, in the beautiful Wollombi Valley. Situated 15 minutes from the historic village of wollombi, the 35 hectares of native forest is a wildlife sanctuary on an old Aboriginal land. The main house is a traditional pole house, with large decks and verandah, built on a cleared elevated plateau with beautiful views of the valleys around. Adjacent is another building, converted in an artist studio. The property is completely autonomous, off the grid, with a powerful solar installation, rainwater tanks, phone and internet communication by satellite. The forest is composed of grey gums, red gums, blue gums, mountain ash, stingybark, turpentine, white mahogany, iron ark, wattles…etc, it was affected by the 2019/2020 bushfire and since then has been regenerating. I am an artist, I have a solo painting exhibition every 2 years. I share my time between painting in the studio and looking after the forest, mainly clearing areas to create firebreaks in the forest, or weeding invasive non native species after regeneration. The place is very peaceful, unique natural environment, with wildlife all around : many birds, wallabies, wombats, goannas, possums…etc I am a musician, playing piano and accordéon. I am also a volunteer for the Wollombi Valley Arts Council, managing 2 galleries for local and aboriginal artists in Wollombi village.

I want to spend some time doing honest, hands-on work and pick up new skills along the way.

I am a 3rd year medical student currently studying in Singapore! I love nature and outdoors, and have a special interest in farming. However, due to my busy school schedule, I am unable to explore much. In our 3rd year of medical school, we have a 1 month electives at the end of our curriculum where we can do whatever we want whereever we want! Therefore, I have chosen to sign up for WWOOF to explore farming during our electives.

I was a Wwoofer when I first traveled around Australia during my time with WH. That time, I  just traveled around as a Wwoofer in Japan. I came back and registered again here in Australia to gain new experience in the country's lifestyle, such as self-sufficiency, organic farming, and accommodation management. I can use a wide range of power tools, including all gardening equipment and DIY tools. I can handle a variety of housekeeping tasks, including manual labor, assembly, creative work, DIY, cooking and cleaning.

I would like to join WWOOF in Australia because I am very interested in learning about Australian agriculture and sustainable farming practices. I believe that by working directly on farms, I can gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of the land, crops, and lifestyle in rural Australia. Another reason is that I would like to stay in Australia for a longer period of time and travel around different regions. WWOOF offers a unique opportunity to explore many areas while being part of local communities, rather than just being a tourist. Finally, I am eager to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. I believe cultural exchange is one of the most valuable experiences in life, and I would love to share my own culture while learning from hosts and fellow WWOOFers. I am excited to contribute, learn, and grow through this program.

It gives me a lot of peace and satisfaction to deal with animals. I enjoy caring for them, observing their behavior and making sure they feel comfortable and safe.I used to ride horses for almost 2 years. It was great interacting with the horses and working with them. Dealing with animals helps me relax and gives me a sense of responsibility and satisfaction. I also think it is important to learn where our food comes from and how it is produced. Learning about growing vegetables and other products really appeals to me, because I enjoy eating tasty and healthy food. By understanding how food is grown in a sustainable and responsible way, I can be more conscious about what I eat while increasing my knowledge about nature. For me, caring for animals and enjoying good food is a way to relax and enjoy everyday life.

I decided to join WWOOF because I wanted an experience that goes beyond regular travel. I’ve always been drawn to nature, sustainable living, and learning practical skills that I can’t get from a classroom. WWOOF gives me the chance to connect directly with local people, understand their way of life, and contribute to something meaningful while I travel. Another reason is personal growth. I want to challenge myself, become more independent, and step outside my comfort zone. Working on a farm, living with a host family, and adapting to a new environment will help me develop responsibility, resilience, and confidence. I also hope to build real connections with people from different cultures. WWOOF feels like the perfect opportunity to learn, help, and grow while experiencing a more authentic side of Australia. I believe this journey will shape me in a positive way and inspire me for the future.

To take part in an exchange of my labour for cultural and technical learning. I enjoy gardening and working outdoors. To make my extended holiday less mundane. Maybe to help me be less afraid of coming across snakes and spiders in Australia.

I joined WWOOF because I want to experience Australia in a more grounded and authentic way. Instead of just traveling through the country, I want to become part of daily life, learn from people who are connected to their land, and see the country beyond just tourism. I’m excited to support hosts with whatever work is needed, learn new skills, and meet people who live close to nature. WWOOF feels like the perfect opportunity to exchange help for knowledge, to grow as a person, and to build genuine relationships.

I like to learn new skills in farming, be a part of good community and support local organic farms. I think it will be great experience for me and hope I will be useful for you.

I joined WWOOF because I wanted to experience different cultures in a genuine and meaningful way while also challenging myself and growing as a person.

This is our second caravan trip, our first being in 2011, traveling and WWOOFF-ing with a 6- and a 1.5-year-old for 9 months. During that time, we enjoyed the hospitality of 3 hosting families and the opportunity to spend time with and learn from them. Finding ourselves in areas we hadn’t visited before, and doing things we had never done. We have subscribed to WWOOFF as we welcome the opportunity to meet new people, discover new places, and doing whatever is most helpful.

Qdos Arts is on 3 acres surrounded by Great Otway National park with loads of wild and bird life, a short downhill walk in the township and our famous surf beach. We grow organic produce. Our gardens raise heirloom seedlings in the hothouse for the table. Work includes developing compost nutritional soils; we care for a large orchard do general property maintenance.  We keep free range chickens and have our own bees, all to enhance the quality of our life and strive for sustainability.  Your accommodation is a small bungalow in the bush, we generally eat together all meals are provided. Longer stays are better for us. Generally in the winter months the ceramic studio gets busy for the annual kiln firing around August. So if your are interested in ceramics and wood firing kilns you will enjoy this.