At present, full location and contact details are only available to Members
via the Fix-It Yourself lists but you can link from here to a page which
lists all Hosts in the UK. Each Host is listed with edited details including,
if available, photographs.
Click here to go to a preview of UK Hosts
To
receive the full list of Hosts that includes contact details you have
to be a member of WWOOF UK
Remember
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WWOOF
is an exchange.
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Your host will be relying on you so inform them if you cannot honour
any arrangements.
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Confirm arrival and leaving dates and times.
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Remember you are a guest, you are going to someone’s home...
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There may be cultural differences.
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Some hosts will have their own house rules.
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Help in the house is appreciated.
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Keep communicating.
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Working hours will vary. For longer WWOOF stays agree working hours
and time off with your host beforehand.
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Resources vary from host to host.
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Host farms vary from gardens, small holdings and family farms to
large businesses. They are all in different stages of development. If
one situation doesn’t suit you, another will. Use the map to find
site of host farms in the UK
Children and
WWOOFing
Children are welcomed by many WWOOF hosts. Any necessary arrangements must
be agreed between the member and host beforehand. A free advice leaflet
is available from Main office.
Click here for more information
Equipment you will need
You will need your own sleeping bag, waterproof clothing, work gloves
and strong shoes/boots. You are also advised to take a torch, towel, indoor
clothing and directions to your farm. Longer term WWOOFers can expect
bedding.
Membership number
You must give your membership number to hosts with all correspondence
by telephone, post, email or fax. You must sign the visitors book on arrival
and show your membership card.
Accidents
You should insure yourself for third party liability when travelling. Overseas
WWOOFers must provide their own health and third party liability insurance.
Please make sure that Tetanus injections are up to date.
Complaints
Please send full written details to the WWOOF Main Office. Depending on
the seriousness of the complaint, hosts and WWOOFers may be suspended
while investigations are made.
