tonya smith master of forestry student, faculty of forestry, ubc october 17, 2013 frst 544
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Tonya SmithMaster of Forestry Student,
Faculty of Forestry, UBCOctober 17, 2013
FRST 544
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Outline
What is WWOOFing
How it worksMy experiencesMutual Benefits
LogisticsConclusion
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What is WWOOFing?
What is WWOOFing?
How it works
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
•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
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The WWOOF Organization
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
WWOOF was founded in 1971 in EnglandSue Coppard saw that there was an obstacle for people like herself to access the countryside and support organic food production
Source: www.globetrotterfromvienna.com
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How it works
What is WWOOFing?
How it works
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
•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
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Local Exchange on the Cowichan River at Red Nettle FarmTasks included weeding, harvesting, tending bees, attending the farmer’s market
My Experiences
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
Source: waterbucket.ca
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My Experiences
What is wwoofing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
Local Exchange near Nootka Island
Repairing a cistern, light
carpentry, constructing a
stone path, organic gardening
Source: wavelengthmagazine.com
Source: nootkasoundfishsing.com
Source: wwoof.ca
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My Experiences
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
•International exchange in Ecuador•Weeding, harvesting, constructing an irrigation ditch, light carpentry, painting
Source: neverlandfarm.org
Source: projectcamelot.orgSource: worldatlas.com
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Mutual Benefits
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
The Volunteer The Farmer•Experience a new culture•Learn about and support organic farming and applied livelihood skills•Meet people while travelling•Live like the locals
•Receive assistance on farm or project•Learn about another culture•Share knowledge•Good company
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Logistics
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
•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
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Conclusion
What is WWOOFing?
How it works?
My experiences
Mutual Benefits
Logistics Conclusion
A great way to travel and learn about local lifeSupport sustainability initiatives and organic food productionMeet new people and learn new skills
Source: www.ubcfarm.ubc.ca
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Questions?Information online: www.wwoofinternational.orgwww.wwoof.ca
Or please email me (Tonya Smith) at: