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Originally Posted by openeyes  Elle (my girlfriend) and I considered Peace Corps, but changed our minds when we realized we'd have to be married to go as a couple, and that's not something we want to worry with for several more years. So for now we're looking at volunteering locally and WWOOFing (world wide opportunities for organic farming) internationally, going to an organic farm elsewhere in the world and working for a while, just to play with plants in an interesting area while having food/housing covered. |
Thanks for the info! This is one thing that is a pretty big inconvenience... Me and my gf of 6 years wouldn't be guaranteed placement together unless we officially were married, which seems, for lack of a better word, stupid to me.
I looked up on the WWOOF, it sounds cool! I also always wanted to learn how to grow my own organic crops as well, would be nice to not have to go to the grocery store as much. However I have a question about something on their site. I understand volunteers won't be paid but it says "WWOOF organisations usually charge a small fee to hosts and volunteers. This fee helps maintain and develop the WWOOF network." So you have to pay to be involved? How much is this fee?
I was checking out the WWOOF USA and it says you should be expected to work 4-6 hours per day 6 days per week. How long does this last for? Do you set this up with a host?
Thanks for any info!
