Great Advise From the WWoofusa.org Forum

posted by:  Sand Holler Farm

1. Realize that a host is going out of their way to provide a place to live - don't skip out, don't leave early on a whim and don't show up 3 days late and expect your spot to still be there
   

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Obama's Rural Council

posted by: dublove

1. Read the ad thoroughly
2. Take advantage of Facebook and other social networks to get to know your hosts.
3. Pay attention to any in-coming host-generated emails to be sure you are getting all the information they are trying to give you
4. Ask a lot of questions about the faciliteis like what kind of toilett?  Running water or not?  Showers, laundry, utilities, sleeping, etc.
5. Find out specifically what type of work you will be asked to do
6. Check the region you are going to and the type of weather conditions, etc.
7. Ask the host about necessary personal equipment (appropriate clothing, shoes, etc)
8. If you have concerns about the ricness of your upcoming experience, ask for qualifications, awards, certifications, etc
9. Connect with other current wwofers, etc before you get to the property, particularly if it's 2000 miles from your home
10. Get clear on the expectation of the work-trade and how it works so you are not surprised after you've crossed a continent to participate
    

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