EcoSensual Research Internship in Hawaii
Hedonisia LLC Volunteer Intern Programs in Hawaii!
This website, NaturalMiscarriage.org, is part of the Hedonisia LLC family of social enterprise projects. Hedonisia LLC is also the parent company for Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat located in Puna region of the Big Island of Hawaii.
About Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat
Hedonisia Hawaii offers affordable, rustic, eco-friendly lodgings in the rainforest on the Big Island of Hawaii! We have a long running volunteer program that allows eco-tourist to enjoy extended stays and reduced prices on lodgings in exchange for work-trade volunteering.
Qualification Requirements for Internship Candidates:
- Minimum of an Associates degree or two years in a Bachelor’s degree program with course work in at least one of the following areas: sociology, women’s studies, human sexuality studies, international affairs, psychology, holistic health studies, liberal arts, humanities, environmental studies, computer programming, web design, graphic design, business, marketing, statistics, communications or journalism (work experience in a related field may be substituted for formal education in some circumstances)
- We welcome candidates who have completed their degree and are not currently working towards additional qualifications but are interested in the work we are doing.
- For translation work candidate is required to be both a native speaker and have completed some formal study in the language they intend to translate.
- Experience with both formal collegiate level research and referencing procedures as well ease with basic as online research (e.g. using Google and other search engines)
- Basic computer proficiency including experience with Word, Excel and email. Experience with html, php, css, Dreamweaver, cms (Drupal or Wordpress) or Photoshop might be required for certain specialities.
Application Process for Qualified Candidates
- Fill out the appropriate application form for the internship you are interested in.
- Formal resume with related experience (a cover letter detailing your specific interest is benefitcial but not required).
- Interns are accepted on a rolling basis but we can only have a limited number of interns at any one time.
Intern Program Details and Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum one month (four weeks) commitment.
- Minimum intern computer work time of three hours a day, four days a week; a total of 12 hours each week (times can be adjusted based on varied requirements for internship completion for your school or college)
- Community Support Day: anyone staying at Hedonisia Hawaii for more than about two weeks is considered part of the community and is required to participate in some of the basic maintenance activities of the community. Community Support Day consists of one three hour shift per week helping either with cleaning or weeding.
Additional Information for Interns:
- The program can be adjusted, within reason, to accommodate to school’s internship requirements
- We can work with the student to complete any necessary paperwork to complete their internship requirement.
- We can offer a certificate of completion upon request once the intern has satisfied the based requirements of the Hedonisia Intern Program
Eco-Friendly and Sensual Natural Birth Control Concentration On-Going Intern Projects:
- Research new ideas and update current birth control methods
- Research eco-friendly, relationship and sex advice tips to add to current database
- Add to research drawing connections between birth control, the environment, reproduction and sexuality
- Help edit and update EcoSensual website
- Graphic design for site including images and web design
- Drupal expert to help improve layout and funtionality
- Computer Programmer to help improve interactive calendar and add additional interactive features to the site.
Staying at Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community Rainforest Retreat
We require for interns to stay at Hedonisia Hawaii during their internship. We offer significantly reduced prices on our already affordable lodgings for interns and volunteers Hedonisia Hawaii is an “eco-tourist” establishment, not a traditional hotel. The lodgings are rustic, “jungle style” and eco-friendly.
- Costs for Lodgings: for the minimum stay of four weeks it costs the price of six nights plus tax for the accommodation of your choice. We have a wide variety of lodging options at Hedonisia Hawaii and the price of you accommodation is based on the type of lodging you choose.
- Tryout period: the first six days of your stay, that you have paid the nightly rate for, is your tryout period. Over these few days we look at the quality of your work and how your fit into the Hedonisia community. During this time allows for an opt-out for both parties involved if it is deemed not to be a good fit.
- Stays longing than four weeks or extending your stay: if you are working out well and interested in staying for longer than the initial four week commitment the cost is one night in the lodging of your choice for up to one week additional stay as an intern.
Alternatively you may wish to come to Hedonisia Hawaii as one of our traditional eco-voluteers. Or you may simply choose to visit our sustainable community as an eco-tourist!
We look forward to seeing you at Hedonisia Hawaii Hawaii!
