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Tonya Smith Master of Forestry Student, Faculty of Forestry, UBC October 17, 2013 FRST 544. Outline. What is WWOOFing ?. An international and local exchange Connects farmers and people who want to volunteer Functions on organic farms and small-holds around the world.
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Tonya Smith Master of Forestry Student, Faculty of Forestry, UBC October 17, 2013 FRST 544
What is WWOOFing? • An international and local exchange • Connects farmers and people who want to volunteer • Functions on organic farms and small-holds around the world Source: www.woof.net
The WWOOF Organization Source: www.globetrotterfromvienna.com
How it works • Creates connections between participants looking for a travel experience, learning exchange or cultural holiday while volunteering on a farm, with farmers who need assistance, company or would like to share knowledge and skills
My Experiences Source: waterbucket.ca
My Experiences Source: nootkasoundfishsing.com Source: wwoof.ca Source: wavelengthmagazine.com
My Experiences • International exchange in Ecuador • Weeding, harvesting, constructing an irrigation ditch, light carpentry, painting Source: worldatlas.com Source: projectcamelot.org Source: neverlandfarm.org
Logistics • Select your destination • Subscribe to relevant WWOOF organization and pay the subscription fee (annual) • Select profiles and contact farmers • Understand visa requirements • Plan specific arrangements of your trip
Conclusion Source: www.ubcfarm.ubc.ca
Questions? Information online: www.wwoofinternational.org www.wwoof.ca Or please email me (Tonya Smith) at: tonya.smith@alumni.ubc.ca