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Chapter 1
What’s volunteering? And what are WWOOF, HelpX and Workaway?
Chapter 2
7 good reasons to volunteer during your Working Holiday permit
Chapter 3
WWOOF, HelpX or Workaway… Which one to choose?
Chapter 4
Do I need a visa to volunteer in Canada, Australia or New Zealand?
Chapter 5
Getting started on a platform and finding a host
Chapter 6
How to choose a host and avoid scams
Chapter 7
Assessing and leveraging your volunteer experience
3WWOOF, HelpX or Workaway… Which one to choose?
WWOOF, HelpX or Workaway… Which one to choose?
The three main platforms connecting hosts and volunteers are WWOOF, HelpX and Workaway.
Platforms overview
| Platform | Volunteering experiences offered | Membership price | + |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWOOF | Originally organic farms but now offering a wider range of opportunities. | Pricing depends on the country’s platform – for instance – $55/per member and $80/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. |
*WWOOF started crowdfunding for a new common website/platform in December 2020 to make the site more user friendly. It’s a work in progress. The latest update reports launching “the first prototype website on the new Common WWOOF Platform” in December 2021.
How to choose a platform
Honesty, you can’t go wrong, these three platforms are popular and reliable!
Start by checking out opportunities where you want to go. Then sign up for the one with the best potential hosts for you.
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