You can contact hosts through the “Send message” button on their profile. Note: To contact a host, you must have an active membership for the country you want to visit.
Before contacting a host, check that all the conditions listed on their profile (length of stay, availability, etc.) are compatible with your potential visit. Introduce yourself briefly and explain to the host why you picked them. Ask whether they will be available during the time you want to visit and which activities you will be able to contribute to (it can vary based on the season). Check out the 5 most important questions to ask your host here.
Please be aware that hosts can sometimes be very busy on the farm, especially during the summer.
Here are some useful tips in case you have sent out several visit requests but have not received a response yet:
- We recommend contacting at least five hosts to get one positive response. This is especially true if you plan on WWOOFing during the summer or if you plan your trip less than a month in advance.
- New hosts (indicated with a ‘new’ badge on their profile) are often less popular than veterans, so you'll be more likely to be able to do last-minute WWOOFing with them.
- Make sure your first exchange with the host is personal and friendly, showing that you have read their profile carefully. Give details about yourself, why you like WWOOFing, and why you chose them. We strongly advise against sending generic "copy and paste" messages to the hosts as they will notice and probably won't answer you.
- We insert a link to your WWOOFer profile in each message sent to hosts. They will be more likely to respond if your profile is complete and up-to-date.
- If you have not received an answer after several days, send a second message. Your persistence will show the host that you are really interested in their farm.
- If you cannot find a host after a few days, pick another 3-5 hosts and repeat the process.