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The Kactus Support Crew - Volunteer Side

Before You Start You are part of Kactus's daily operations and its growing community.

If you are looking for a free holiday, this is not it.

Full Name & previous work

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Current state of mind:

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Do you want to help in:

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Do you want to help in:

Permaculture and regenerating the land

Low tech innovations

Social media & online world

Bar & Service

Reception & Guest Experience

Recruitment

Retreat Coordination

Workshops & Activities

Interested in long term and becoming part of Kactus Community

Drop your email so we can answer you

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Whatsapp number please

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Why Kactus? Why not somewhere easier? More accessible, more shops, bars, people ?

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What do you hope to gain out of this experience?

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What does "work exchange" mean to you ?

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What part of this lifestyle do you think will be hardest for you?

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What is one modern luxury you’ll struggle to let go of here?

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Section 2: Work Ethic & Ownership

Which tasks do you naturally do well?

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Which tasks do you naturally do well?

A

Cleaning

B

Organizing

C

Talking to guests

D

Physical work

E

Structure & Systems.

Scenario: You notice a mess but your shift hasn't started.

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What do you do?

Scenario: You notice a mess but your shift hasn't started.

A

Keep walking. I’m off the clock and need my rest.

B

Spend 5-10 minutes cleaning it up because I live here and it affects the vibe.

C

Find the person who is on shift and tell them about it.

D

Cancel my plans and start a deep clean of the whole area.

Give an example of a time you took initiative without being asked.

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What does “doing a job properly” mean to you?

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Section 3: Team & Culture

How do you behave when working with people from different cultures?

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How do you handle language barriers in real situations?

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How do you communicate when you need rest or space?

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Scenario: A fellow team member isn't pulling their weight, and it’s affecting the general vibe. What is your move?

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Scenario: A fellow team member isn't pulling their weight, and it’s affecting the general vibe. What is your move?

A

Direct Action: I speak to them in a heart-to-heart immediately.

B

The Chain: I bring it to a community lead to handle the mediation.

C

The Observation: I wait to see if it’s a temporary phase before acting.

D

Do nothing, people can have a bad day, they may have more energy another day

A guest is venting about bugs and heat.

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How do you respond?

What is your experience living and working in communal environments?

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Section 4: The Reality:

If you were a survival tool

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If you were a survival tool

A

hammer

B

rope

C

firestarter

which would you be and why?

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Which are you?

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Which are you?

Morning person

Night owl

I have energy all the time!

What is something you’re not so good at?

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We believe you shine when you are doing what you love, so let's talk openly about what that is and find the best position and fit for you, as an individual.

What would make you leave early? What would make you stay longer?

Considering longer stay volunteers, can turn into staff after 2months and get nice perks, like credit on their f&b tab, private bungalow in our staff village.

We're flexible; everyone is different. This questionnaire helps organize the needs of Kactus and the well-being of the community.

How long can you imagine contributing to Kactus for?

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Ask us one question that isn't about food, beds, or hours ;)

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