We welcome volunteers and WWOOFers on our farm!
We welcome people from all walks of life, wanting to give generously of their time and energy to help with the growth and development of the Waaipoort Farm. We hope that your experience here will be one of mutual reward, learning and joy.
Background
Waaipoort Farm is the home of Waaipoort Farm Intentional Community (WFIC).
During your stay you will be interacting with WFIC members and local Rosendal and Mautse community members, enriching your experience. Waaipoort Farm is situated on 121 hectares near the villages of Rosendal and Mautse in the Free State, South Africa. The closest country towns are Senekal and Ficksburg, all about 40 km away.
Cost
The cost of volunteering at Waaipoort Farm is currently R1500 per month for volunteers originating from South of the Equator and R 3000 per month for volunteers originating from North of the Equator. Payment needs to be received by the first of each month in advance. Should the stay be cut short the money will be proportionally refunded. This applies from month two as the first month’s fee is seen as a deposit and will be forfeited.
Volunteering Duration
We encourage volunteers to stay a minimum of 2 months in order to both contribute and benefit from being a part of the team! We have a two-week trial period, where both parties can cancel the volunteering arrangement within 24 hours.
Work Hours
Our volunteers work quite hard most days. So be prepared for that. However the work is rewarding and social and a great opportunity to live and learn Permaculture, hands on. Work hours on the farm vary depending on the time of year and individual circumstance. But generally a Volunteer’s working hours are 8am – 5pm (with all meal & tea breaks of course), Monday to Friday.
Weekends is generally your time to explore the local area or just relax. However some of the farm work needs attention 24/7 so a rotational roster will be worked out for personnel that is on duty over weekends. Off time will then of course be given during the week.
Accommodation
Currently accommodation for all Volunteers and students is onsite either in a simple room or in a tent.
Please be prepared for all weather conditions, and familiarise yourself with what the temperature will be during your stay.
There are hot showers and composting toilet facilities on-site, and this may be the first opportunity for some of you to see these systems in action. All the water taps on the farm area contain safe drinking water.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the common room.
More info will be available when you apply - send us a mail.
We welcome people from all walks of life, wanting to give generously of their time and energy to help with the growth and development of the Waaipoort Farm. We hope that your experience here will be one of mutual reward, learning and joy.
Background
Waaipoort Farm is the home of Waaipoort Farm Intentional Community (WFIC).
During your stay you will be interacting with WFIC members and local Rosendal and Mautse community members, enriching your experience. Waaipoort Farm is situated on 121 hectares near the villages of Rosendal and Mautse in the Free State, South Africa. The closest country towns are Senekal and Ficksburg, all about 40 km away.
Cost
The cost of volunteering at Waaipoort Farm is currently R1500 per month for volunteers originating from South of the Equator and R 3000 per month for volunteers originating from North of the Equator. Payment needs to be received by the first of each month in advance. Should the stay be cut short the money will be proportionally refunded. This applies from month two as the first month’s fee is seen as a deposit and will be forfeited.
Volunteering Duration
We encourage volunteers to stay a minimum of 2 months in order to both contribute and benefit from being a part of the team! We have a two-week trial period, where both parties can cancel the volunteering arrangement within 24 hours.
Work Hours
Our volunteers work quite hard most days. So be prepared for that. However the work is rewarding and social and a great opportunity to live and learn Permaculture, hands on. Work hours on the farm vary depending on the time of year and individual circumstance. But generally a Volunteer’s working hours are 8am – 5pm (with all meal & tea breaks of course), Monday to Friday.
Weekends is generally your time to explore the local area or just relax. However some of the farm work needs attention 24/7 so a rotational roster will be worked out for personnel that is on duty over weekends. Off time will then of course be given during the week.
Accommodation
Currently accommodation for all Volunteers and students is onsite either in a simple room or in a tent.
Please be prepared for all weather conditions, and familiarise yourself with what the temperature will be during your stay.
There are hot showers and composting toilet facilities on-site, and this may be the first opportunity for some of you to see these systems in action. All the water taps on the farm area contain safe drinking water.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the common room.
More info will be available when you apply - send us a mail.
