news from the office

Feb 24, 2018

Recently it was highlighted we are only communicating with our current members; it seems potential, interested and ex-members would like to hear from us as well. Keeping WWOOF in people’s minds is especially relevant at a time when volunteer numbers are dropping. Can you think of anything else we are overlooking with our communications?

We heard some disturbing news in late January; our Coordinator/Chief Exec Scarlett Penn tweeted:

Host contact Taryn Field says:

With the Spring approaching I wanted to remind you, if you haven’t already, to fill out your host availability and keep it current so WWOOFers know if you have vacancies. For those hosts that haven’t uploaded photos yet, please do, WWOOFers are more likely to contact you if they can see where they are going. Helpful photos include the gardens, animals, the house, WWOOFers accommodation, people, other WWOOFers.

I hope you all have a productive growing season and attract many interesting and vibrant WWOOFers.

Episode 7 – Claudio Pozzi

Episode 7 – Claudio Pozzi

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WWOOF UK needs YOU! We’re recruiting Trustees

WWOOF UK needs YOU! We’re recruiting Trustees

Would you like to join an existing group of five dedicated individuals who are committed to overseeing the direction of WWOOF UK? Do you want to help more people experience first-hand the meaningful connection to self, land and others that immersion in a low impact...

25% off WWOOF UK membership until 2nd April

25% off WWOOF UK membership until 2nd April

Use discount code DAFFODILS when you sign up before the 2nd April for a 25% discount on any WWOOF UK membership. Don't be an April fool and miss out on this great discount! We have lots of hosts eagerly awaiting new enthusiastic WWOOFers for the season, and plenty of...

Follow up ‘Rat Control’ responses

Follow up ‘Rat Control’ responses

Thank you all for such a great array of responses to the #PennToPaper Rat Control article in the last newsletter. If you didn’t get around to reading it or want to refresh your memory, then here’s the link. Read on to explore the answers you all contributed, and don't...

Lesley Gorski a WWOOFing legacy

Lesley Gorski a WWOOFing legacy

Last year, we received the sombre news that long-standing WWOOFer Lesley Gorski had passed away. We were very saddened to hear this news as Lesley was well known by WWOOF staff, and had been one of the last remaining old-school members still using the...