i wanted to learn how different people lived and interacted with the land around them in a positive way. in becoming a woofer i can learn what it means to love myself on a deeper level. i have had a dream for a while of being a farm working hand, that comes and goes from jobs learning so many different things from each place that we go to. this is the best way to do it as working in the city doesn't give me the level of clear level thinking that a country's hard-working life does. it is a way to connect with the land that my ancestors have disconnected from. it is a way to learn how different the land is for each state and town and house in Australia. This land is beautiful and rich with love and knowledge, with poeple that are waiting to be met and connect with to make a family.

I hope to learn Organic farming techniques first hand from Host Farmers, and I think that is good opportunity learn new skills, make new friends and meet new culture, I love travel and I would like improve my English.

I'm keen to spend time outdoors and learn about day-to-day life from locals. Looking forward to engaging in meaningful work in a new environment, and perhaps learn a new skill or two!

We have had a plan to help farmers in some way for a couple of years. Now that we have the time without commitments we are able to give our time and knowledge to those in need. We are looking forward to meeting new people and making friendships. Seeing different country and ways of living. We are looking forward to travelling in our beloved 5th wheeler, and use our varied experience to help in any way we can. We love to try new things whether that is working with animals, cooking, growing stuff or new hobbies. We are excited about our new adventure.

I love the idea of working on a farm with others, for room and food. I want to learn more about farming and learn more about Aus and the people who live and work here. My parents were WWOOF hosts before I was born and when I was a young child. They are still in touch with some of those that came to work at our oyster farm. They loved the experience of hosting and think it's a great way to get to know people from all over the world!

I joined wwoof because I think it is a really interesting and an experiential way to travel around through the country. I hope to meet new people, help them and make them happy learn new thing and see beautiful places because the people who know this country best are the locals.

I know WWOOF already from previous opportunities and think it is a wonderful way to get along. I enjoy intercultural exchange and ecologically valuable work.

The property consists of 20 acres, mainly eucalyptus forest, about 3 acres of organic food garden and an organic food forest with fantastic views over the Gold Coast. Until a year ago I also had an organic community garden on my property. I have beehives and hens, which are always busy with pollination and providing fertilizer. I have 2 tiny houses on my property for accommodation.

Tejomaya Animalis Foundation is involved in caring for Wildlife from all over the world. The main property at Mansfield Zoo  hosts both exotic and Australian animals, many of which are free to roam with the people who visit. WWoofers live on the same property as our animals and assist with the daily needs such as preparing specialty foods, cleaning habitats and generals maintenance duties.

I join the wwoofer community because I think it’s a great project that respects the environment and that helps preserve nature. I want to use my time to help the environment, the fauna and the flora in Australia and learn more about customs. I’m familiar working with animals because I used to live in a little farm during my childhood with horses, dogs, cats and other animals. I have experience feeding and taking care of them and their babies. I’ll be so happy to help you !! Looking forward to hearing from you

I joined wwoof because I wanna see something apart from Australia's more touristy spots. Since my first WHV is nearing it's end, I would also like to complete the 88 days so I can come back in a few years. What better way to do that than volunteering in the country I've grown to love?

Looking for a new experience, I would like to be a woofer and help small structures respectful of the environment, I am able to do a lot of things on the farm, having grown up in the countryside I have already worked several seasons in grain farms, I am also very handy I like to repair things, very eager to meet new people and live new experiences I would be very motivated for any kind of mission !

Love to have hands-on soil Working on soil, plants, and... on a farm is like a yuga for me!

I joined WWOOF to help people and maybe give a new perspective in some cases. Also as a way for me to see as much of Australia as possible. WWOOFing for me will allow me me to meet new and interesting people as I travel this big old country.

Wwoofing, it's for me an opportunity to meet people, sharing convivial moments, improve my English and skills. I would like discover Australia far to touristics areas.

I joined WWOOF to expand my knowledge and experience of various farming practices and approaches, in addition to meeting new people and sharing new experiences! I love trying new things and am excited to have new adventures WWOOFing!

I've heard from a friend of mine who did WWOOFing and highly recommended it to me. Now I'm here willing to learn about growing and producing and to experience the life on Australian farms.

In all the hostels I've been here so far I've only met other backpackers but noone really coming from Australia. For getting to know a lot more about the country I'm staying in for one year I think WWOOFing is the best opportunity.

I really like country side, working in the beautiful nature makes me really happy I'd like to improve my English skill want to meet a lot of people and talk with them also want to know Australian culture I'm not good at cooking but I want to try and get better at it

We both joined WWOOF because we have been wanting to go to Australia together for a long time but we didn’t know how to arrange it with our responsibilities at Home (work, future planning, etc…). Now we have managed to get around 3-4 gap moths before starting to work / our dual master studies. We think that “WWOOFing” is the only possible way for us to be able to have a long and not too expensive stay of about 3 moths in Australia, in order to get to know the country, the people and the culture while also doing something for the community, helping out others, getting in touch with nature and learning new skills. Short anecdote: Louisa remembered that she once held a school-presentation in the English course about WWOOFing. She has great memories of that presentation, so she came up with the idea to “just do it!" when we were about to collect ideas on how to spend the gap months between Bachelor and Master/work of dual studies. And here we are, trying to find Hosts 😀

We are really looking forward to WWOOFing, getting to know some local Australians, and connecting with the earth. We love spending time outdoors, working with animals, and building community.