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RE: My Experience WWOOFing on an Organic Farm in New Zealand for Four Months
I always wanted to try WOOFing but never knew where to start or how to make sure the opportunity was legitimate or safe.
It would be great if you could share some additional resources on how to get started and prepare yourself for the experience!
Yeah of course! So each country has a different website/WWOOFing group that you have to join. New Zealand's website is here: http://www.wwoof.co.nz/
Once you are a member you can look at all of the farms that are accepting help, and if you are not sure about legitimacy you can always just opt for farms that already have a ton of verifications and reviews from past WWOOFers. I personally found SingingHeart Farm and agreed to come for three weeks, and because it was such a good fit decided to stay for four months. I would be clear about what you are looking for: a community with other WWOOFers? just yourself? how many hours a week are they asking for? are all meals included? And as for preparation...all I can really say is just be open! And be flexible, if you show up at a farm and its not at all what you were expecting and aren't digging it, you can always leave. Hope that helped, let me know if you have any other questions!