
Victoria Degen
Program Manager
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF-USA)
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF-USA)
Program Manager
I help organic farmers across the USA connect with volunteers and visitors.
My day mainly consists of communicating with our host farmers and volunteers around the world. Being able to help them link up and answer questions is my main focus. I also connect with our members around the world through our social media sites - sharing pictures and videos, stories, posting about upcoming events, etc. I do a little bit of everything with the ultimate goal of helping farmers and volunteers connect to have meaningful & educational experiences.
Here's the first step for professionals
Be ready to face rejection but never let it keep you down. Know that if you work hard and stay positive, the right opportunity will open itself up to you. And if you want something bad enough, be persistent. If you don't get the position but you still want to work for the organization, keep in touch. Pursue other opportunities but don't let them forget about you. It took me four months and endless job applications to end up where I am now.
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