Founder Application

Founder Application

Interested in becoming a community co-founder?

Read through our website, then complete this questionnaire and we will get in touch with you. We suggest writing your answers in a separate document, then pasting them here in case anything goes wrong with the form submission.




    Preferred contact method(s)

    Are you able to appear in person in the Pahoa area once a week for community building meetings?

    How long have you lived in Hawaii / Where do you currently live?

    Have you read all of the material on this website and feel a kinship with the principles and values? Which one(s) resonate loudest in you? Do you have any reservations?

    In a few sentences, why are you interested in living in an intentional community?

    Have you lived in a community-like setting before?

    • If yes, up to 200 words describing what you learned from that experience.

    • If no, up to 200 words describing a time you felt especially fulfilled in a community-like setting or shared group activity.

    We want a secure container for our community and founders group. Describe your communication style and list any previous trainings and activities that make you a good communicator, group participant, and/or facilitator.

    We’re seeking emotionally mature and enterprising people - the kind who are visionaries and movers & shakers. What are some of your strengths, interests, skills, and areas of knowledge and/or experience that would make you a good founder and eventual member of this community?

    Did you take a look at the Green Tech Reality Check? What is your honest reaction? Do you share/support this world view? How would you feel living on land with others who strongly do? Are you open to continually learning and discussing more about this topic?

    What is your financial situation? (e.g. Do you have any debt? Do you have money available to pitch in to buy land? Are you financially independent?) Share in as much detail as you're comfortable.

    Who would be joining you if you were living in community? (List any family, partner/spouse/children, pets and their ages.)

    Please submit this form (or email your answers to alternateroot@protonmail.com) and our founders will review your application and follow up with you soon.

    Before attending a meeting, we request that you read Creating a Life Together Chapters 2-5. (Excerpt link and purchase link)