New Staff - July 16, 2008
Hi, many of you may have heard from me, my name’s Morganne, I’m a new team member here at WWOOF NZ. My role in the office involves signing up new WWOOFers and hosts, answering all your questions, keeping track of what’s going on in the world of organics and generally maintaining order about the place! I grew up with WWOOFers in the family home, have traveled extensively through NZ and overseas and have WWOOFed a bit too. Besides WWOOF I also have a wee baby to keep me occupied and an ever increasing organic vege garden on my small rural home patch. Currently my partner and I are having a… Read More
Update from WWOOF Headquarters - July 9, 2008
Farm Safety and Insurance We often get asked about these topics. The first consideration is for the safety and well-being of everyone on the farm. Some pro-active steps to achieve this could include: 1. Ensure WWOOFers are not involved in typically dangerous activities e.g. machinery, tractors, ATV bikes. 2. Explain and demonstrate jobs thoroughly. Ask WWOOFers to explain their understanding of how to do different jobs (sometimes WWOOFers may say “Yes, I understand” to try and be helpful). WWOOFers may be willing but they often do not have the experience or expertise to use them safely. While ACC WILL cover travelers in the event of an accident (there is usually… Read More