Volunteering with WWOOF, Workaway, or HelpX

29-04-2025

Volunteering with WWOOF, Workaway, or HelpX

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- WWOOF: started with organic farms, now offers a wider range of opportunities; pricing varies by country (Canada ~$57 per member / $89 for two; Australia ~$70 / $120 for two).
- HelpX: offers opportunities in many industries; €20 for a two-year membership; pros: many offers; cons: old, not very user-friendly site.
- Workaway: offers opportunities in many industries; €39 per member / €49 for two; pros: easy-to-use site; cons: more expensive and many hosts without reviews.
- All three platforms are popular and trustworthy; start by checking opportunities in your region.
- As Pvtistes, sign up for the platform whose hosts meet your requirements. Show more

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Comparing WWOOF, HelpX, and Workaway

The three main platforms connecting hosts and volunteers are WWOOF, HelpX and Workaway.

Platform overview

Platform	Volunteering experiences offered	Membership price	Pros	Cons
WWOOF	Originally organic farms but now offering a wider range of opportunities.	Pricing depends on the country’s platform – for instance – $57/per member and $89/per two members for WWOOF Canada / for WWOOF Australia it’s $70/per member and $120/per two members.	Membership valid for 1 or 2 years (depending on the country). Not-for-profit organization. Membership fee used to support the mission and relevant programs. Many offers.	If you want to work in several countries you will have to register on several WWOOF platforms.
HelpX	Opportunities in many industries and environments.	€20 for a two-year membership.	Many offers.	Old. Not very user-friendly website design.
Workaway	Opportunities in many industries and environments.	€39/per member / €49/per two members.	Easy-to-use website.	More expensive. Many inexperienced hosts without any reviews.

All three platforms are popular and trustworthy.

Start by checking out the opportunities available for your region. Then sign up for the one whose hosts will be able to meet your requirements.

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Marie

En PVT au Canada de novembre 2021 à 2023, je répondrai à vos questions avec plaisir. Après un road trip en Amérique latine (Colombie, Bolivie, Pérou, Guatemala), je suis rentrée en France en juin 2024.

On a Working Holiday Visa in Canada from November 2021 to 2023, I will gladly answer your questions. After a road trip in Latin America (Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala), I returned to France in June 2024.

Comparing WWOOF, HelpX, and Workaway

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