We take volunteers all year round.
WWOOF UK is a membership charity, teaching people about organic growing and low-impact lifestyles through hands-on experience in the UK. All hosts sign a declaration stating that they are farming using ecologically sound methods.
Volunteers do not pay to stay with hosts and hosts do not pay volunteers for their help (generally 25-30 hours a week). Accommodation and food are given in exchange for volunteers help.
Helpex is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.
Helpex is provided primarily as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers who would like the opportunity during their travels abroad, to stay with local people and gain practical experience. In the typical arrangement, the helper works an average of 4 hours per day and receives free accommodation and meals for their efforts.
We take students from several different colleges.