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WWOOF
 
 
Willing
Workers On Organic Farms
is
a unique membership organization linking travellers to hundreds of farming
properties all over Australia.
You
don't need a working holiday visa to participate because the work you
perform is classed as unpaid (although you receive food and lodgings
in return).
However, should you have a working holiday visa and intend to apply
for a 2nd one, the work you perform through the WWoof program
does count towards your 2nd visa eligibility.
A word of warning.
As with any human endeavor some people will seek to exploit others and
some WWOOF hosts are commercial farmers
participating so as to profit from your almost free labour.
A further concern is that not all reports to the organisation about these
dodgey host's have been acted upon and some bad farm host's continue to
be promoted by the organisation.
BEWARE if it doesn't feel right
- it probably isn't!
Letter from a wwoofer
VOLUNTEERING
Australia
Australian
Volunteer Search
Australian Volunteer Search is Australia's most
comprehensive online volunteer recruitment and matching service.
www.volunteersearch.gov.au
Volunteering
Australia
Web site of the peak volunteering agency in Australia,
with news, links, partnership information and a host of other resources.
www.volunteeringaustralia.org
Conservation
Volunteers Australia
Once
known as Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers, this group provides
the opportunity for community action in solving local ecological issues.
www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
International
Volunteers For Peace Australia
World wide organisation promoting peace and justice
through voluntary work. With projects in Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa
and South America.
www.ivp.org.au
GoVolunteer
Volunteering Australia provides this free service
promoting nonprofit community organisations and volunteer opportunities.
www.govolunteer.com.au
Volunteering
Western Australia
Information and resources for volunteers and volunteer
groups are included on this site together with details of special events.
www.volunteer.org.au
ToadBusters
Western Australia
Volunteers fighting to stop the Cane Toad from entering
W.A.
International
travel & volunteering
1000 travel tips
Fauna
Rescue of South Australia
Volunteers care for sick, injured, and orphaned
wildlife. Find photos of rescued animals and instructions for basic care.
www.faunarescue.org.au
Earthwatch
Australia
Sponsors scientific research by supplying volunteers
to assist scientists on field projects worldwide. Membership details available.
www.earthwatch.org/australia
The
Wilderness Society - Australia
The Wilderness Society is a national, community-based,
environmental advocacy organisation whose mission is to protect, promote
and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia for ...
wilderness.org.au
GreenNet
Australia
Volunteers group providing internet services to
indigenous, community and environment orgs. Grant information, internet
conferences and news.
www.green.net.au/nfindex.htm
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