Hedonisia Hawaii Tropical Farm Retreat
FAIR-TRADE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
We are looking for hard working, tolerant and friendly people with a love for nature and ecological living in a small communal environment. Our Fair-Trade Volunteer Program is designed to be fair; to both Volunteers and the Managers at Hedonisia. Volunteers get recognized and rewarded for their work efforts, and management has clear and transparent rules for Volunteers and the work they do in our little community.
We often get volunteers coming from other communities in the area where they did not feel respected or appreciated for their contribution. Based on their reports we try to continually adjust our program so that every Volunteer at Hedonisia has had a great time, met new friends, and leaves with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment.
There are 2 Fair-Trade Volunteer Options:
- A) 3 Nights Paid Guest for up to 3 weeks Volunteer: Pay for the first 3 nights as a Guest and then Volunteer up to 3 weeks in exchange for accommodation. The first three days allows as a Guest allows you to get over your jet lag and settle down into the vibe of both Hedonisia and Hawaii before starting work on the 4th day. If you qualify to stay longer you pay for 1 night per additional week of stay as a Volunteer. For example, if you wish to stay for six weeks as a Volunteer then you pay for 6 days as a Guest. Our Fair-Trade Volunteer Program is offered on a week-to-week basis up to 3 months. However, Assistant Managers and special hardworking Volunteers who end up becoming Friends of Hedonisia often end up staying longer.
- B) 50/50 Guest/Volunteer: Pay 1/2 price and do 1/2 Volunteer time up to 3 months (working 3 hours per day for 3 days each week with Sundays off). Option B is usually what people prefer if they want to get a part-time job outside of Hedonisia or to have more time to see many of the beautiful natural wonders of Hawaii!
How to be a Volunteer at Hedonisia Hawaii:
- Be sure that you are familiar with all the Frequently Asked Questions of our Fair-Trade Volunteer Program.
- Please read our Release and Hold Harmless Agreement and Reasons for Termination of Stay.
- Visit our Hedonisia Volunteer Positions Available page.
- Email us with your Work & Education Resume and let us know which jobs you would like to work on.
- At this point we will call you, or you can call us to have an interview by telephone. Our telephone number is 808-430-2545. Please try to call during the hours of 9am to 7pm Hawaii Time. We accept Volunteers on the basis of availability, volunteer skills, ease to work with, how well they perform their Volunteer duties and their understanding and enthusiasm of the sustainable principles and policies of Hedonisia Hawaii.
- If accepted, you may then confirm your registration. In order to do so all Volunteers must book and pay for at least 3 nights accommodation as a Guest in advance to volunteer up to 3 weeks. You may also book your Volunteer Dates by telephone at 808-269-2825 or 808-430-2545.
For an idea of some of the current projects we are working on click here for: Physical Land Projects and Mental Web Projects.