I joined WWOOF through American Institute of Foreign Studies (AIFS) and am interested in learning about life on Australian Organic & Permaculture farms and learning about growing and producing organically.

We have recently moved onto an acre of grass-land in the country which we are setting up with a veg garden and chooks. On the land we have two gypsy wagons, a comfortable shed and a yurt. Plans for a small house are being assessed by the local council. Our aim is to tread lightly on this land, and become as self-sufficient as possible while allowing the nature around us to be our guide. At this time we are preparing to build a closed in garden with a potting shed, a Chook shed & run, and a down hill reed/stone Grey water cleansing system.

I joined WWOOF because I would like to create memories I won‘t forget. I like to meet new people and make new friends, while learning new things. I hope we‘ll meet someday!

The main reason I joined wwoof was because I found it to be very safe and a perfect environment for me to meet new people and get to know different cultures and ways of living. Through wwoofing I am trying to expand my horizon and grow up on a different level. Travelling gets me out of my comfort zone which is what I am trying to achieve.

I joined WWOOF to help people, learn about managing the backyard (I have 2 acres) and be able to work with horses. I am introverted and don't enjoy the pub scene - no I am not looking for a relationship - but am a easy going person who enjoys a laugh. Reading that sounds horrible so I please I apologise (you meet me and hopefully you will agree)

I want to experience more places around the world and learn more about sustainable farming globally. I tried wwoofing for the first time in Taiwan and had a wonderful experience. I am moving to Tasmania and looking for full time work in the hospitality industry but I want to try WWOOFing for a few weeks/months when I first arrive.

Be less anxious while waiting for work/ Experience a life different from the past/ learning English/ learn different skills Learn to live outdoors

As part of my degree, I have completed a Permaculture Design Certificate. I am hoping to apply some of what I have learnt while also continuing to develop my knowledge and skills. As a solo traveller, life on the road can also at times be a little lonely, so I’m also looking to find connection and community - even if it is only short term.

To look for opportunities to learn and meet like minded people. For us it is about learning and sharing of experience. It will give us an opportunity to learn hands on expereince and also assist in the working of the property. It also allows us to broaden our horizons in meeting a wide range of people that have the same connections - looking after the land, sharing and looking after others.

To know Australia better, to meet like-minded people, to put to practice a PDC and organic farming experience I have. I am so impressed by the beauty of the land that I am looking forward to engaging with people that tend to it and protect it.

My sister introduced me to the concept of WWOOFING and I value the concept, as well as the opportunity to learn new things! I also believe that it promotes a more sustainable way of travel and a way to connect with people. I hope to come out of the experience with new skills and knowledge, as well as great memories!

Kimberley cottages is a 5 acre property, 10 km from Derby. Spread throughout the property are 3 self-contained cottages surrounded by gardens. There is a vegie garden, chicken run & large pond system. We are endeavouring to ramp up the food production aspect using permaculture principals and syntropic methodology. Work includes mulching, creating garden beds, pond maintenance & cleaning, care of chickens & building fences. Ablution and kitchen facilities available.  Food provided, some shared meals, mixed diet, vegetarians catered for. No children. NSI. Initial stay 3-5 days, then neg. As we are some distance from town your own transport or being fit enough to ride a bike would be useful.

This year in April and May I stayed on a farm in Norway after I finally finished my bachelor and I gained a lot out of it not only learning interesting new methods in organic farming like Agroforestry but also living in a community and experiencing a new connecting with food. I would love to experience living with another community and learning new things here in Australia too.

I joined WWOOF so that I could connect with other people from different cultures and learn from them in different areas of life. Additionally, I joined so I could share what I have learn from my time on this planet.

We are joining WWOOF because we have big plans for our gap year and we are trying to find ways to travel sustainably, learn more about the places we are visiting, gain experience for our future, and experience nature in new ways. We were so excited to find out about WWOOF. We care about taking care of the land we live on and our own bodies, and we hope to gain insight from this program to bring home with us. Being so family-oriented, we are excited to help out at the community level and we hope that this program will introduce us to some amazing people and locations.

I want to experience organic agriculture in other parts of the world and explore aspects of farming that I am unfamiliar with, as well as meet new and passionate people!

I am super keen to adventure around and learn as much as I can! I love meeting new people and experience different ways of living. I joined to gain knowledge and experience from like minded people. I'm super excited to see what comes of this!

I'm taking a gap year and am looking for something that lets me travel and work. I like the philosophy and principles of organic farming and WOOFF looks like a great program that I'd like to be part of.

I joined WWOOF because I am very interested in having a new kind of experience and learning about (ecological) farming. I believe it would also be an amazing way to learn about local life in Australia. I enjoy working outside and love all kinds of animals!

My purpose to join WWOOF is to improve my English and experience through farm jobs with host family members. I have been learning English for 5 years, and my goal is to be able to communicate with people from different countries fluently. Also I want to experience different cultures such as food, life styles, habits, or mindsets.