Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat
FAIR-TRADE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
We are looking for hard working, and friendly people with a love for nature and eco-living in a small community of travelers and volunteers.
We accept volunteers on the basis of availability, skills, friendliness and ease to live with, work performance, understanding and enthusiasm for the sustainable policies of Hedonisia Hawaii.
We continually adjust our program so that every Volunteer at Hedonisia has a great time, meets new friends, and leaves with a feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment that comes from living, learning and working in the Hawaii Rainforest!
- Lodging. We offer lodging spaces for volunteers. Volunteers may request a particular lodging based on their budget.
- Education & Training: At Hedonisia we have developed policies and guidelines for small sustainable community living with independent individuals. All Volunteers learn about our model of Community Social Sustainability during their stay at Hedonisia.
- Partial Food. Part of every Volunteer's registration fee is an Agricultural Fee which allows them to harvest for personal use all edible plants growing on the land. This fee also includes access to the Communal Food Pantry (donated food items from departing Guests and Volunteers).
- Access to Communal Areas: Complete outdoor kitchen & hang out area, beautiful jungle shower/bathroom. Also Volunteers can use the barn which is a communal space with computer, tv, dvds, books and music.
- *Saturdays and Sundays off: However, if your first day of work is on Saturday or Sunday then you will start with a Cleaning Day. Otherwise weekends are usually work free!
How to be a Volunteer at Hedonisia Hawaii:
Our Volunteer Program allows you to have a longer, more affordable and ecofriendly vacation in Hawaii. Volunteers must pay for at least 4 nights accommodation as a Guest in advance to volunteer for the intitial Tryout Period of up to 2 weeks. If your work as a volunteer is good, you have ease in living with community members and you wish to stay longer the price drops in half! Our lodgings rates are already very low! See Pricelist for Lodging Rates.
Please read the following pages so that you understand our program before calling or applying online:
- Hedonisia Available Volunteer Positions
- Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
- Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
Hedonisia Fair-Trade Volunteer Rates:
Volunteer Phases |
Work Hours |
Volunteer Costs & Fees |
Additional Charges |
Other Requirements |
Tryout Period |
Volunteer 15 hours a week. |
Pay for 4 nights lodgings as a Guest in order to volunteer for up to 2 weeks. See Hedonisia Pricelist for a lodging space that suits your budget. |
$10 one-time WiFi charge + pickup fee from airport. | |
Longer Term Stay |
Volunteer 15 hours a week. | If the initial 2 week Tryout Period goes well then the cost is only 1 day as a Guest for each additional week you wish to Volunteer. |
None! | Please clean Bed space & give 1 week notice when you wish to leave! |
Additional Info:
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The Following Lodgings are available for Volunteers under the Hedonisia Fair-Trade Volunteer Program:
Lodgings A: Guava Hut, Avocado Tent, Jungle Hideaway. (For Couples or Single Volunteers)
Lodgings B: Ohi'a Camper, Love Bus (For Couples, Small Families or for use as 2-person Dorm space)
Lodgings C: Barn Tents - (Single Volunteers only)
Lodgings D: Private Camping, RV's or Camper Vans (Couples & Singles) -
TAXES - Please note that all prices do NOT include Hawaiian State Taxes of 13.42%.
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INTERNET - All Volunteers have a compulsory Internet charge of $10 for unlimited Wifi Use either with Volunteer's own computer or the Hedonisia communal computer.
- PICKUP FEES - For those who are not renting a car, we offer a pickup service; the charge is $25 from Hilo Airport or $75 from Kona Airport. Money Saver Tip! The Big Island of Hawaii is served by two airports: Kona and Hilo. We offer a pick up service for $25 for Hilo Airport and $75 from Kona Airport during normal business hours (9am-5pm). If you arrive before or after these times then the price is $30 for Hilo and $95 for Kona. However, it is often more affordable to fly to Kona Airport and pay the pick up fee than it is to fly to Hilo Airport. If you do choose Kona airport try to arrive in the daylight hours so that you can enjoy the beautiful 3 hour drive to Hedonisia!