Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat
Hedonisia Social Change Research Intern Programs
Many travelers want to have a vacation that involves more than just seeing the sites and sitting on the beach. Whilst there is nothing wrong with going home from a vacation in Hawaii with a suntan and some great memories, for a growing number of people that is simply not enough.
Hedonisia Hawaii is a Sustainable Community based on the concept of Social Enterprise.
Social Enterprises are businesses which are economicially viable yet also address social or environmental needs. Sustainable Communities are planned, built, or modified to promote sustainable living with a focus on environmental and economic sustainability. Pleasurable Activism could be defined as, "working and playing towards a better world"!
At Hedonisia we specialize in Pleasurable Activism! We have fun in our little island paradise but we also engage in social enterprise with a global reach. Aside from managing our Rainforest Community in Hawaii, we also are engaged in a number of progressive web based projects.
Interested Interns may apply for any of the following Research Intern Programs related to the websites below.
1) Natural Miscarriage.org Intern Program
Feminist oriented, pro-choice website that helps women to make informed decisions with regards to reproduction and family planning. This is our most important project. Since this site began in 2002, over 300,000 women around the world have visited to receive the necessary information to make their own reproductive choices.
2) EcoSensual.org Intern Program
Sensual, natural birth control ebook and online instructional guide for couples who wish to enjoy safe, effective and romantic natural family planning.
3) World Art Erotica Sustainable Sexuality Special Intern Program
A Virtual Museum of Historical and cultural erotic art from around the world. Literature, Art and Teachings from Africa, India, China, Classical Europe, Japan etc. Royalty Free Art for Members.
4) Sexual Equalism Research Internship:
For those who have a deeper intellectual and activist interest in human sexuality, we offer the Sexual Equalism Research Internship in Hawaii.
Additional Information about the Hedonisia Social Change Research Intern Program:
- Length:1 Month minimum commitment required
- Educational Qualifications: Interns should have a post secondary education in: Sociology, Women's Studies, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Social Enterprise, Marketing, Communications, Humanities.
- Basic Research Qualifications: Interns must have mastered the basics of formal research including footnotes and bookmarks.
- Lodging: Lodgings are provided at Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat. They are rustic, "jungle style" and eco-friendly!
- Intern Computer Research Work: 3 Hours a Day; 4 Days a Week
- Hedonisia Community Contribution: All special Interns are required to have a Community Support Day. This consists of one 3 Hour Shift where you can do work in the land such as weeding and landscaping as well cleaning the community shared facilities.
Virtual Work: Where possible it is sometimes possible to do Research Work prior to or after your stay at Hedonisia.- Interview & Email: Before we call to request an interview please send in your resume and an email detailing your interest in applying for this Intern position.
- Costs: Pay for 6 Nights as a Guest in the lodging of your choice to stay for one month as an Intern. Please see Hedonisia Price List for Lodging Costs.
- Tryout Period: The initial six days of your stay that you pay for as a Guest are a Tryout Period. During this period we look at the quality of your work and how you fit into the Hedonisia community. As well, you will also be assessing your enjoyment of the work you are doing. So this 6 day period is an "opt-out" for both parties!
- Student Certificate of Completion: If Intern is a student, then we can adjust the Intern hours to reflect the requirements of Student's educational institution
If you would like to apply or find out more about the Hedonisia Hawaii Social Change Research Internships please use our online application form.