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:
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- 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.
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.
Discover who we are
Our team
Robin Young
Chair, 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
Vice-chair, 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.
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.
JoaquÃn 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.
Jandi Hallin
Director, 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.
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.
Hugo Puech
Director, France
Organic farmer and WWOOF host since 2014, strongly involved in the local community and associative life.
Ioannis Sampsonidis
Director, Greece
Operates cultural tours in Greece and is a Qi Gong and Thai massage practitioner.
Passionately supports the natural production of food.
Charlotte Brouessard
Director, Portugal
Coordinates WWOOF Portugal where she lives with her daughter. She loves dancing and crafts of all kinds.
Lars Myrthu-Nielsen
Director, Denmark
Is an organic farmer on a small-scale farm of 7.7 hectares.The farm is run with nature-care beef cattle and free-range vegetables.
Evarist Mngulu
Director, Tanzania
Joined WWOOF in 2011, established WWOOF Tanzania in 2025, currently Director of FoWO from 2025. Loves organic principles of farming.
Thea Kvam
Director, Norway
Grew up on an organic farm in Norway. Loves to be in the mountains, by the sea, or in the garden growing veggies.
Harriet Knight
Director, UK
Raised on an organic WWOOF host farm in Devon; loves teaching others to grow with agroecological methods. When not covered in soil, can be found in the sea.
Julia Ilg
Director, Germany
Passionate vanlifer with dirty hands & a full heart. Obsessed with mushrooms & the magic that happens when people grow & learn together.
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!
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.
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.
Chloe Sullivan
PR & Media Manager, USA
Happily uses her love for visual arts and storytelling to share WWOOF’s message. Enjoys the ocean, road trips, and hiking.
Pedro Zurbach
IT Director, France
Brings innovative tech solutions to support WWOOF’s mission. Enjoys long forest walks and believes organic farming is key to preserving biodiversity.
Rodrigo Rocha
Administrator, Portugal
Long term WWOOF enthusiast, former Host and founder of WWOOF Portugal. When not working for WWOOF you can find him taking care of his daughter, surfing or sailing.
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