Uri Leshem

I joined WWOOF to seek farm work and enjoy country living. I am particularly interested in permaculture and organic farming techniques. However I’m open to any new learning while l work in a farm. I’m hoping to contribute to your farm and agro business. I look forward to meeting you.

At this point in my life, I am looking for new experiences, especially in mediation and yoga practices. I completed an interior design course last year, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have significant work experience on land and at sea (I have worked on ships as crew and in housecleaning, waitressing, fishing and as an au-pair, among other things). I am open to all work and living options and locations. I love walking, the bush and the outdoors, scuba diving, snorkelling and all water sports. I have applied to WWOOF Australia because I am looking for an opportunity to meet new people and learn from new experiences.

I have joined Woof as I got a taste of farm life and I am excited for more experiences and learning. It gives me absolute joy when working on a farm where I can contribute and make a difference.

Last year I booked a one way ticket overseas, alas that dream did not come true so here I am following a different path with just as many cool options. I want to travel around to gain experience on the land, learn new skills and see different lifestyles and landscapes - I am pretty keen to see where this journey could lead. Some goals I have are to read more books, pat a lot of cows/work with animals and drive a tractor.

To work in organic farms, learn heaps of new skills and meet the locals. It's also the best thing to do when I feel a little bit homesick. In some families in NZ I really felt like I was part of the family WWOOF is an amazing community

To experience Australia's diversity of landscapes, culture and people, whilst learning more about permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, and regenerative agriculture.

After 4 years of studying am very eager to get out of the city and away from theoretical concepts and into the natural world with real people working hard to solve issues around food production. I cannot wait to have my hands in the soil rather than typing away on a laptop all day. Through WWOOFing I hope to gain an understanding of the real life practise of organic farming. Given I grew up in Victoria, I am not so much interested in a cultural exchange or spending time doing 'touristy' things but rather working and learning from growers and farmers. I do hope to one day own my own land and have my own kitchen garden and so (rather selfishly) also hope to learn a few tricks of the trade for my own food production. I currently have leafy greens growing out of planter boxes in my tiny garden out the front of my unit in the city and it ain't cutting it!

I herd about WWOOF many years ago from my father who mentioned it when I expressed my interest in travelling in a van around Australia. Once I realised that I could travel around Australia in my van, follow my passion for flowers and also work with and meet some incredible organic farmers. You couldn’t keep me away.

My intention is to learn more about: - organics and permaculture - different plants and their many uses - working throughout the different seasons - sustainable and off grid living - cooking, fermenting and preserving food

I want to enjoy and know Australian's life. I am interested in Australian nature.  

A close family friend recommended this organisation and it resonates so much with me and my character. I love travelling and seeing new places, but I find it so much more fulfilling if I can also give back / contribute in some way, and learn new skills or knowledge in the process. This for me adds so much meaning + value to a trip. I am passionate about nature and the environment, I'm a hard worker, and have an easy going personality. I feel most at home when i'm surrounded by trees and birds! So many things in WWOOF seem very much in tune with my values, and I'm really looking forward to getting involved 🙂

I am looking for an opportunity to learn farming and market gardening skills on a farm that uses permaculture, biodynamic, or organic methods. I particularly love growing and processing vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and making things in the kitchen. I would also love to learn how to care for animals. I would love to live in a private cosy space while I help out on the farm.