FAIR-TRADE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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. Having mutual respect and appreciation. 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 Volunteer Options: A) 1 Night Guest for 6 Nights Volunteer: Pay for the first 3 nights and then Volunteer up to 3 weeks in exchange for accommodation. 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, special hardworking Volunteers who end up becoming Friends of Hedonisia can stay 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! Available Volunteer Positions - Volunteer FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Current Hedonisia Volunteer Projects 1) Eco-Hostel Related - 2) Garden & Landscaping - 3) Web & Computer 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. Visit our 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. Be sure 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 808-430-9903 or 808-430-2545. Release and Hold Harmless Agreement: Personal Responsibility - Guests and Volunteers are responsible for their own health and safety while on the property of Hedonisia Hawaii. This applies to all aspects of living and working on the land. Hedonisia Hawaii is a beautiful wild piece of land, but it can also be dangerous. We would especially like to point out that there is a volcanic crater on the property. While it is attractive to explore and work in it, this is a natural crater and as such it is potentially dangerous. Always be careful when working near the crater or exploring it. You are responsible for your personal health and safety so always be aware of your capabilities. If you feel uncomfortable contributing to any project at Hedonisia Hawaii or if you feel a job is too dangerous for you, please let us know. We can usually find another task that is less daunting!! We strongly recommend that all Volunteers have Health or Travel Insurance that will allow us to call them an ambulance in the event of an Medical Emergency. "By becoming a Volunteer at Hedonisia Hawaii, I agree to abide by the Hedonisia Hawaii Volunteer & Guest Guidelines and recognize that I am a Volunteer at Hedonisia Hawaii and therefore provide a Volunteer service. I recognize and understand that there are certain risks of property damage, personal injury, and/or death with respect to this program and its activities; and I understand and agree that I am participating in this program at my own risk. I also understand and agree that I am a volunteer, not an employee. I recognize that I will not be receiving financial compensation or any other compensation of any kind nor do I qualify for nor will I receive workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, or medical benefits." "For myself, my heirs, personal representative, successors, and assigns: I hereby release and hold harmless Hedonisia Hawaii, owners, and managers any and all claims, demands, and actions on account of damage to personal property, personal injury, and/or death which may result from my participation in this program. I will be fully responsible for my own care due to injury or loss in every circumstance. My signature stands as an agreement to afore mentioned Hedonisia Hawaii will not be responsible for onsite, or off site accidents or injury, or for loss of money, jewelry, or other valuables by myself, family or associates. Termination of Stay: Hedonisia Hawaii reserves the right to terminate the stay of a Paying Guest or Volunteer with a one-day notice based on that person(s) breaking any of the following conditions: Loud or socially disruptive behavior that is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the community. This is especially true for the Barn as this is a communal space. Hedonisia has quiet hours. 10:30pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 11:30pm (Friday and Saturday). Please respect them. Incomplete fulfillment of Volunteer obligations or difficulty working with Volunteer. Failure to follow good kitchen hygiene for shared kitchen, bathroom and shower spaces. i.e. "Clean up as you go". Inconsiderate use of DVD Player or Computer or any other entertainment device especially in the Barn. ALCOHOL USE - The Hedonisia definition of drunkenness is: "Any behavior whilst under the influence of alcohol that causes another Guest or Volunteer to feel uncomfortable". We allow the drinking of alcohol but not drunkenness. We have no problem with people meeting and dating on the property (hence the name Hedonisia!). In fact, many romances have started here in our little jungle Paradise! However, we do not allow any behaviours or comments that cause any woman (or man) to feel uncomfortable. Sexual Harrasment is NOT allowed.