No. WWOOF is based on a non-monetary exchange, meaning that money should not change hands during a WWOOF-stay.
Hosts should not ask WWOOFers for money, and WWOOFers should not expect to be paid for their help.
Instead, WWOOF is built on sharing time, skills, meals, learning opportunities, and meaningful cultural experiences.
Because WWOOF takes place across many countries and cultures, questions about support or contributions may arise. When this happens, we encourage open communication and mutual understanding, while keeping WWOOF’s core values in mind.
Any support offered by a WWOOFer should always be completely voluntary, and never expected, requested, or implied. When support is given, non-monetary contributions—such as sharing food, tools, or basic supplies—fit more naturally within the spirit of WWOOF. Direct monetary contributions should be avoided.
Required payments, fees, or any situation where someone feels pressured to give money in order to participate or feel welcome are not part of the WWOOF experience and should be reported. In the same spirit, systematically offering courses, workshops, or similar paid activities to WWOOFers as part of their stay is not considered to be in line with WWOOF’s principles.
In some cases, hosts in resource-limited regions may ask for assistance to cover food costs or other expenses related to your stay.
If you’re ever unsure about what’s appropriate in your situation, please reach out to your WWOOF organisation for help.