What is WWOOF:
WWOOF is a system where there is no monetary exchange, and it involves the exchange of “food and accommodation” for “labor.” It aims to connect people who want to work with organic farms, places rich in nature, individuals who value the environment, or those who prioritize social interactions. Both hosts and individuals looking to work are part of the registration system.
WWOOF Japan:
- Languages:
- The official languages are Japanese and English.
- Hosts can communicate in Japanese and English.
Work at Shalom Forest:
- Tasks include chopping wood, office cleaning, forest cleaning, assisting with reception, house construction, assisting with thinning, helping with fish release, feeding fish, etc.
Accommodation:
- Lodging is in a small log house in the forest called “Yamanekoken.”
Bathing:
- When alone, you can use the host’s house for bathing.
- When there are two or more people, there is a wood-fired bath next to Yamanekoken, so please heat the bath with firewood.
Meals:
- Breakfast and lunch are prepared and eaten by individuals themselves.
- Dinner is shared with everyone at the host’s house.