Kahua Institute Volunteer Application
A warm welcome. We would love to hear from you in your own words. There is no need to make your answers formal or perfect. Please do not use AI or automated writing tools; we are hoping to meet the real person behind the application.
Social media/Website links
Desired volunteer dates?
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Are your travel dates flexible?
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Do you have a valid entry for the USA?
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How did you hear about us?
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Emergency contact: name, relationship to you, email, home address
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Your story and way of being
Your story and way of being
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There is no need to be formal, we simply want to know your story. Please share a little bit about your family background and work experiences.
How would you describe your work ethic?
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You might include how you give and receive direction, punctuality, teamwork, responsibility, and accountability.
What is your experience with group or community living?
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Why are you drawn to it? Are there any limitations that may make communal living difficult for you?
What do you hope to learn, experience, or accomplish during your time volunteering with us?
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What are three of your strengths?
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What are two areas in which you would like to grow or improve?
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What is the biggest misconception people have about you?
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What brings you the most joy in life and what is your passion?
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Well-being and practical matters
We ask these questions to help create a safe, respectful, and realistic volunteer experience.
Do you drink alcohol and if so, how much and how frequently?
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Do you use recreational drugs and if so, which one/s and how frequently?
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Are there any current physical or mental conditions, injuries, allergies, or medications that you feel are relevant to communal living and the physical nature of the work?
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Do you have insurance that covers you while in Hawai'i?
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Maui is one of the most expensive places to live in the USA. Do you have at least some funds to cover essentials and special dietary needs?
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We provide some staple foods, produce from the land when available, and food left by departing guests. Please specify your budget for a 3-month stay.
Food preference or dietary restrictions?
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Omnivore, Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw food. Please add any allergies or important food needs.
If you have a specific food practice or dietary restrictions, are you comfortable with sharing space and meals with people who eat differently?
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Hands, heart, and practical skills
Are you familiar with organic gardening, permaculture, agroforestry, chicken care, or food growing?
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Do you have experience with landscaping, trail maintenance, or working outdoors?
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Please list tools or equipment you know how to use safely.
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For example, weed-whacker, lawn mower, chainsaw, wood chipper, hand tools, irrigation equipment.
Do you have housekeeping experience? Are you comfortable helping prepare retreat rooms, clean shared spaces, and create a beautiful welcome space for guests?
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Are you interested in the embodied spirituality teachings shared by Kutira and Raphael?
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These may be shared through stories, meetings, nonviolent communication, conflict-resolution practices, and Raphael's weekly Shamanic Evening Workshop.
Are you interested in movement, energy, or exercise classes?
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Do you have yoga teaching certifications or experience teaching classes, workshops, music, art, movement, or other offerings you would enjoy sharing?
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Do you have skills in web design or maintenance, Final Cut Pro/Video editing, office administration, travel preparation, or technical support?
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Kutira may need assistance with general business operations and international retreat preparation.
Is there anything else about you, your gifts, or your skills that feels important for us to know?
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What made you consider Maui Eco Retreat / Kahua Institute as your work-trade volunteer host?
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Please include: full name, organization/position, email, phone.
Please read each point carefully. Check every box to show your agreement.
I agree to the following:
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I verify that I have read, understand, and accept the Volunteer Agreement with Kahua Institute.
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Type your full legal name.
Once you have submitted your application, please add volunteering@kahuainstitute.com to your contacts so that our reply does not go to your spam folder.
