https://anchor.fm/s/811a891c/podcast/play/82987821/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-1-21%2F88bb1351-0924-e696-0449-ccf0c948de5d.mp3 In this episode of the WWOOF Cast, host Rodrigo chats with Basil & Sarah, Executive Director for WWOOF USA, about WWOOF’s evolution and exciting future projects. They discuss our goals of enhancing the WWOOF community, empowering hosts and WWOOFers with new communication channels, more ways to connect, and a WWOOF App on the horizon ..read more

We have some news! The wwoof.pt website has changed its look, as has the website of 21 other organizations that are using the same Common WWOOF Platform. There were no earth-shattering changes, we just slightly improved the interface of the site to make it clearer, easier to use, and more modern. This update was also a good opportunity to revise the content, with the aim of explaining more clearly who we are and how the WWOOFing experiences work to those who are approaching the WWOOF world for the first time. Here are the most important new features you will see from now on when you enter you ..read more

If you are a Host for at least 1 year and you need some support for your activities which may be a bio-filter, a straw house, a plant nursery, a seed bank, garden structures or even accommodation for volunteers, this Grant might be YOURS! Every year WWOOF Portugal selects 1 project for a 500€ grant award to support ecological and/or sustainable improvements in our farm network. Check our page to know how to apply at Host Grant 2024 and send your project during February. We look forward to hear from you ..read more

https://anchor.fm/s/811a891c/podcast/play/81897835/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-0-29%2F2be1e2f4-68da-2efb-b239-6d3a3a672d3c.mp3 Follow Alex on his journey from being a WWOOFer in Canada to a Host in Italy ..read more

Hello WWOOFer! Would you like to WWOOF in Portugal but you’re on a tight budget? We are willing to offer you the membership fee if you show real interest and commitment to WWOOF’s values! Yes, you read it right: you’ll pay nothing for having a one-year WWOOFer membership at WWOOF Portugal platform. Find more information on the official website of the Program and subscribe before the 15th of January 2024! We’re looking forward to your application! (Photo Credit: Projeto Riza, 2023 Photo Contest winner ..read more

FoWO is excited to announce that the 2024 WWOOF Calendar is here   With many helping hands, FOWO has translated the calendar into English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German versions.  The Calendar will be available for free download on WWOOF.net in all languages for anyone to use. We encourage all WWOOF Portugal members to photograph it for social media and hashtag #wwoof2024. For example, a photo of the Calendar printed and hanging in their farm shop ..read more

This year the WWOOF Portugal grant was applied in the construction of an Eco-Shower and Bio-digestor facility for toilette waters. All in one, to serve volunteers and guests in the farm. You could be granted in 2024! Have a view of Host Grant rules and apply ..read more

A stronger and healthier community depends on our collective  “work from the heart”   That is why we want to THANK YOU for being with us in this journey! So many things we have done, so many dreams we dreamt So great and amazing relationships we have built  So much knowledge we have shared We are the change we want to see We are learning every step of the way We are better together We are grateful for everything that we have experienced We are WWOOFing for a better Planet,  with healthier food, soil regeneration,  seed protection and community resilience So,  Tha ..read more

Either if you are a Host in Portugal or a WWOOFer who already know the country, you’ll probably agree with us that WWOOFing in Portugal is GIRO!! ⁠If you don’t know what the word “giro” means, here it goes: in Portugal, giro is an adjective used to describe great, cool, and interesting things! ⁠ ⁠ Use the tag #WWOOFingPTisGiro to take part in our photo contest! ⁠ ⁠The photos must be taken in Portugal and be related to WWOOF experiences. Winners will be awarded with prizes: T-shirts, free subscription for WWOOFers or Hosts, stickers, backpack… Please check the website to know more about it ..read more

https://anchor.fm/s/811a891c/podcast/play/68493149/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-4-2%2Fb2ee6fcf-f061-8afe-895c-234c4e4868a2.mp3 Cécile Dubois is the guest on this Episode. She has a long experience on the Not for profit sector in France and a nice overall view of the WWOOF impact on the society ..read more