Become a WWOOFer
You are encouraged to apply if you would like to volunteer on organic farms in the USA for a half day in exchange for meals and accommodations. If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Children and pets are welcome at many farms, just be sure to ask the host farmer before arriving.
WWOOF-USA® cannot help to obtain a visa. You are responsible for your travel and/or student visa. While you are visiting the States, please join us and have a cultural and educational exchange in an agricultural community. The United States Embassy grants temporary visas to those individuals who want to enter the United States. Applying for a visa should be done as soon as possible as it can take several months depending on the embassy in your country. It may benefit you to first secure your visitor visa, and then join WWOOF-USA®.
Keep in mind that WWOOF is not paid work. Hosts do not offer monetary compensation. Rather, we are participating in a worldwide movement to connect interested folks with sustainable farmers in an exchange of education and culture.
TO APPLY FOR WWOOF-USA MEMBERSHIP
When you become a member of WWOOF-USA®, you will receive access to the Online Directory of more than 1,400 Host Farms in the US, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Optionally, you can also receive the printed and bound Directory of Host Farms in the mail. Expect about 7-10 business days for the printed directory to arrive, longer if you live outside of the US. Either way, a WWOOF-USA® Membership will generate an online member profile, which hosts can view to confirm your membership to the organization.
WWOOF-USA® memberships are valid for one year, please remember to renew. Also, keep in mind that the Online Directory is updated daily, and the printed version is reprinted twice yearly- therefore, the Online Directory will always be the most accurate and up-to-date.
Our return policy
If you want to receive a refund within 30 days, please let us know and, if applicable, mail your directory back to us. We will cancel your membership and refund your payment.
After you join WWOOF-USA
Once you receive access to the directory, contact the farm(s) where you are interested in WWOOFing. You may need to reserve a place well in advance of your arrival. Check with hosts if you have special needs, such as diet, or if you are interested in bringing children or pets. Ask about food and accommodations, and with more than 1,400 farms in the directory, you are sure to find something right for you. 
Also, keep in mind that there are thousands of active WWOOFers, and you may have to do some work to find an appropriate host with space for you.
Memberships are $30 for Online Directory
Memberships are $40 for a Printed Directory mailed to you, plus Online Directory.
We do not offer group memberships. We are a non-profit organization, and all membership dues go towards producing, maintaining, and incorporating your feedback to provide an accurate and up-to-date Directory of Host Farms.
Select a sign up method below to join WWOOF-USA®:
Join Online
Join By Mail