Come and discover the diverse WWOOF community!

WWOOF is a non-profit movement made up of people that are passionate about sustainability and regenerative farming.

  Our mission

WWOOF® (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

  Our goals

At WWOOF, we are committed to providing people from around the world the opportunity to:

    • Gain practical skills in organic farming and gardening
    • Experience rural living in harmony with nature
    • Further the organic and sustainability movement
    • Participate in a cultural exchange

Who we are

A brief history

Find out more about how WWOOF was started more than 50 years ago, and the origins that shaped our community today.

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What is the Federation of WWOOF Organisations?

In 2012, we were a group of visionary national WWOOF coordinators, who  got together and decided to found the Federation of WWOOF Organisations (FoWO). Our dream was to work together worldwide, creating synergies between our organizations  while supporting our local identities. That’s how the Federation was born, with the goal of uniting, promoting, protecting and supporting the WWOOF movement around the world.

You can learn more about FoWO, and our values and philosophy, by checking out this video from the most recent international meeting in Canada.

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Our team

Robin Young

Director, Canada

Loves using his background in communications to engage WWOOF's members and spread WWOOF's message. Equally happy out on his bike as he is listening to a podcast.

Sarah Potenza

Director, USA

As a founding member of FoWO and WWOOF USA, she's inspired by WWOOF's transformational impact. In her off time, you can find her organic gardening or hiking with her husky.

Joaquín Fernández

Director, Chile

Has WWOOFed since 2013 and comes from a family related to organic agriculture since the 90s. Nowadays he is happy to help WWOOF as needed.

Scarlett Penn

Director, UK

Co-ordinator of WWOOF UK, and a director of the global FoWO. Has lived and farmed with other people in intentional communities, hosting many volunteers along the way.

Jandi Hallin

Chair, Sweden

Has WWOOFed since 2004; a collectivist gardener, who appreciates the multifaceted aspects of WWOOFing, living with his family and animals in a creative ecovillage in Sweden.

Tamas Varga

Treasurer, Hungary

Met WWOOF in 2003 in New Zealand, established WWOOF Hungary in 2009, founding member of FoWO in 2013, board member since 2014, and Treasurer since 2020.

Mohammed Rahman

Director, Bangladesh

He is a great fan of organic farming. Experienced in ecological research and habitat restoration. Authored 12 books on organic farming.

Stéphane Trégloze

Director, France

Cabinetmaker, teacher, community activist... he welcomes the whole world to his Breton farm where he practices subsistence farming.

Eszter Matolcsi

Director, Italy

Former WWOOF host in Italy, on FoWO Board since the early years. Loves natural decoration, you can find her in the woods and fields collecting pine cones and flowers for her next creation.

Chemi Peña

Director, Spain

Coordinator for WWOOF Spain, as well as a director for FoWO.

Chloe Sullivan

PR & Media Manager, USA

Happily uses her love for visual arts and storytelling to share WWOOF’s message. Can be found between the ocean, out road tripping, or breaking bread with folks.

Rodrigo Rocha

Administrator, Portugal

Long term WWOOF enthusiastic, former Host and founder of WWOOF Portugal. When not working for WWOOF you can find him taking care of his daughter, surfing or sailing.

Basil Black

FoWO Coordinator, Italy

Grew up on a farm in Italy and has been involved in WWOOF for as long as he can remember. Loves to forage and explore wild places.

Pedro Zurbach

Software Engineer, France

Brings innovative tech solutions to support WWOOF’s mission. Enjoys long forest walks and believes organic farming is key to preserving biodiversity.

Cash Compton

Software Engineer, USA

Playing in the forest is his favorite activity. He loves camping, hiking, getting his hands in healthy soil, and sharing these experiences with others.

Isa de Oliveira

Ambassador, Brazil

like many other women, is a world in a body. Activist for food & peoples sovereignty, nomad, tourismologist & proud "agricultourist"

Berkay Atik

Indep.Coordinator, Türkiye

Experienced in managing non-profit projects focused on agriculture. Observes keenly, listens actively. Loves everything about WWOOFing!

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