Wwoofing is another low-cost way to travel! If you’re on a tight budget, but still want to embark on a trip to Ireland, then we suggest you explore this possibility! If you don’t mind working during your stay, Wwoofing should be just what you’re looking for!
The principle of Wwoofing is simple: Irish farms provide you with room and board in exchange for work you do on the farm. It’s a win-win situation, allowing you to travel on a budget while doing odd jobs on the farm! Tasks often vary from farm to farm, as does the amount of work, so don’t hesitate to ask around to make sure it’s right for you.
Nevertheless, most of the tasks involve looking after the livestock (care, milking, cleaning), as well as helping out in the fields, cooking, baby-sitting the managers’ children…etc. Each farm has its own needs, so the work can of course evolve.
The advantage of this approach is that it introduces you to life on the farm, and eventually gives you a foot in the door to a real job in Ireland. Most of our Wwoofer customers are young people who want to combine business with pleasure, and increase their experience of community life. Good mood and atmosphere guaranteed!
To go wwoofing, all you have to do is register on the www.wwoof.ie website, which will cost you the modest sum of €30. Once registered, you’ll have access to the full list of Irish farms participating in the program. Then it’s up to you to apply, and define the desired duration, your expectations, and the services you wish to promote. Make sure you book well in advance: farms never have room for last-minute requests! Take great care with your cover letter, and don’t hesitate to apply to numerous addresses: competition to be hired as a Wwoofer is fierce!
The principle of Wwoofing is based on mutual commitment and good faith on both sides. Also, there is no official contract between you and your host. So it’s up to the 2 parties to be as accommodating and accommodating as possible to ensure that the collaboration and life on the farm go as smoothly as possible. You’ll be able to negotiate some free time to explore the region. Similarly, some farms accept couples for wwoofing: a good idea if you don’t want to go off on your own!
