Thank you for your interest in becoming a WWOOF host in Sweden.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a WWOOF host.
In order to treat each application fairly, we have established a list of requirements to become a host.
To become (and remain) a host:
You must participate in some form of organic farming, either for your own consumption and / or that of your family, or for your income;
You support sustainable living practices (for example by using renewable energies, eco-construction techniques, etc…);
You are eager to pass on your knowledge to motivated people who will sometimes come from another country or culture;
You are able to guarantee to WWOOFers:
Three meals a day in sufficient quantity, even on rest days;
Warm, dry, clean and safe housing;
You must be able to maintain your activity without the help of WWOOFers (their help is appreciated but should not replace an employee).
You see WWOOFers as equals, not subordinates or employees.
For your application to be approved:
Your profile must have at least three photos;
Your profile must indicate in its description:
The list of activities offered to WWOOFers: sowing, weeding, harvesting, processing, etc.
The course of a typical day: participation in the activities (more info), time / organization of meals, etc
Your profile must NOT contain contact details in the description (phone, email, address, link to personal site);
The activities proposed to WWOOFers must be mainly of agricultural nature (production, processing, etc.). Eco-construction is authorized but must be secondary and linked to agricultural activity (fence, chicken coop, restoration of a barn…). Activities such as cleaning a guesthouse or a campsite, helping with cooking for commercial purposes, serving in the dining room or welcoming customers are prohibited and may be the subject of membership termination.
Click here to apply to become a host