Volunteer Application Form

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Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Give 2 phone numbers in case one doesn't work.

Email 1*

Email 2*

Use the same email in this box if you only have one email.

Website(s), Facebook, Instagram, Other?

Upload a RECENT Photo of yourself (We cannot accept any application that doesn't have a photo of you)*

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 GB.

Must be a gif, png, pdf or jpg (not .jpeg )

Gender*

Male

Female

Please list your biological gender. We cannot house opposite sexes together. The only way we have been able to create a safe experience for everyone, both transgender and non transgender alike, is for transgender people to have their own room. However, we don't have the space to give volunteers their own room. Please consider coming as a guest and having your own room if you are a transgender person. Everyone is fine with it, as long as no one is forced into sleeping situations they are not comfortable with. Please try to understand. Thank you.

Do you have a passport?*

Yes

Will get one before I come to Ecuador

(Must have 6 months before expiration date in passport in order to enter Ecuador)

Where did you hear about Gaia Sagrada?*

Birthdate*

Age*

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE - We are currently accepting applications for the dates listed below. Keep in mind that Gaia Sagrada closes during the breaks and this is a time to travel or do work exchange elsewhere. Volunteers do not stay at Gaia Sagrada during breaks. There isn't any work to do! Also, we do not allow volunteers to stay longer than 3 - 4 retreats until we have gotten to know you and mutually decide it's a good fit. We begin reviewing applications 3 - 6 months in advance of each start date. Please choose one of the following:*

I can be available any time

April 2 - May 30 (3 retreats)

Oct 15 - Dec 13 (3 retreats)

Other

Do You Snore?*

Yes

What attracted you to Gaia Sagrada?*

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Have you done work exchange or volunteered anywhere else?*

Yes

If you have done work exchange or volunteer work elsewhere or at Gaia Sagrada before, please describe your experiences.*

Do you speak Spanish?*

English is required, but if you are bi-lingual let us know!

What are your talents? What can you offer? Can you cook vegetarian? Can you teach yoga, breathwork, meditation, or other things? Can you give workshops for our guests? If so, what kind of workshop could you give? Do you have any certifications for certain things? (certifications not necessarily required for everything in Ecuador) List skills and abilities.*

Is there a specific area you would prefer to work in? (ie: kitchen, garden, maintenance, open to all ...)*

I understand that participating in shamanic ceremonies is part of the requirements to volunteer, so that I am better able to support our guests. I understand that if I do not wish to participate in ceremonies that my application will not be considered.*

Yes

Shamanic ceremonies open to volunteer participants for a special price of $100 each ceremony, which is included in the $150 per retreat fee. You are guaranteed one ceremony per retreat. You will pay onsite with cash or credit card for each additional ceremony after the first one of each retreat.

Have you ever been around or in shamanic medicine ceremonies before?*

Yes

If yes, where and what type of shamanic ceremonies have you participated in?

What would you hope to acheive, change or become aware of if you partcipate in some of the shamanic ceremonies?*

PHYSICAL

How is your health and physical stamina? Do you have any health issues we should know about? Please describe yourself and your physical abilities, limitations and strengths.*

Heart Issues, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Sleeping Issues, Asthma, Problems with you Spine, Knees or Joints? If so, please describe condition and limitations.*

As per the conditions above, or not mentioned, please list any medications you take regularly. Please list all medications and what they are for even if not related to the list above.*

Are you vaccinated or unvaccinated against Covid? (We only ask this question for health reasons in case there is a emergency. We don’t discriminate. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated are allowed to come here. We support everyone’s free choice.)*

Yes, with boosters, and will continue to get boosters as required

Yes, but no boosters, first two shots were enough

Partially, only first shot

Other

Are you are ok with the fact that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people will be at Gaia Sagrada and we will not require anyone to wear a mask at Gaia retreats?*

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Have you ever had emotional or psychological issues? If so, describe condition and how you handle it.*

Have you ever, or do you now, take antidepressants? (If you plan to participate in shamanic ceremonies, must discontinue)*

Have you ever or do you now use alcohol or drugs like marijuana, cocaine, methaphetamines, heroin or other drugs in an addictive or social fashion? Please explain your feelings about this.*

Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a violent crime, including physical or sexual assault? If so, please explain.*

What do you hope to gain from your experience at Gaia Sagrada?*

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

We will never contact your emergency contacts unless there is an emergency.

Emergency Contact #1 Name*

First Last

Emergency Contact #1 - Relation to you*

Emergency Contact #1 Phone Numbers (land line, whatsapp, skype, other)

Emergency Contact #1 Email*

Emergency Contact #1 Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Emergency Contact #2 Name*

First Last

Emergency Contact #2 - Relation to you*

Emergency Contact #2 Phone (land line, whatsapp, skype, other)

Emergency Contact #2 Email*

Emergency Contact #2 Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

AGREEMENTS

WORK AGREEMENT: By submitting this application form for the Gaia Sagrada Work Exchange Program, I agree to work 75 hours per retreat at Gaia Sagrada in whatever capacity I am needed. I understand that I am making a minimum 2 month commitment to Gaia Sagrada. The housing I receive is dormitory housing.*

Yes

I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN HEALTH: I understand that I am responsible for my own health and well being, and I do not hold Gaia Sagrada responsible, legally or financially, for any medical, mental or emotional issues I might have. I am bringing all medicines I need with me for the time I am staying at Gaia Sagrada and I have enough money to take care of myself if I need medical treatments for any of my conditions. I understand that Gaia Sagrada does not have medical personnel on staff.*

Yes

RECREATIONAL USE of the SACRED MEDICINES and RECREATIONAL DRUGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED, grounds for IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL. I will willingly do a URINE TEST if asked. I UNDERSTAND THAT GAIA SAGRADA IS NOT A PARTY ZONE! This includes prohibition of the use of marijuana. (Please continue to read portion below so you know all aspects of what you are agreeing to.)*

Yes

I understand that as a volunteer at Gaia Sagrada I am responsible for keeping the energy clean and the vibration intact for the shamanic work that is being done. I understand recreational drugs or using the sacred medicines in a recreational way whether on or off the property causes disharmony in the ceremonies, the volunteers and staff, and brings in interfering and possibly dangerous spiritual energies, putting the guests at risk spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically, compromising the safety of Gaia Sagrada. I understand that I am not allowed to go off property and do recreational drugs and come back to Gaia Sagrada either. I agree to keep my body clean during my entire time at Gaia Sagrada, both on and off the property of the retreat center AND DURING BREAKS. If I test positive for any drugs or I am caught doing drugs, I understand that it is grounds for immediate dismissal from Gaia Sagrada without warning. I ALSO AGREE TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE SACRED MEDICINES OUTSIDE OF Gaia Sagrada, DURING AND BETWEEN RETREATS, even with other shamans, during my tenure as a volunteer here. I understand not all shamans are skilled at protecting me from interfering energies and Gaia Sagrada does not want to mix energies with other shamans in the outside world. I understand that Gaia Sagrada must preserve the clarity, spiritual cleanliness, and safety of this space for doing this work.

$200 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, $150 PER RETREAT: I agree to give a $200 deposit and $150 per retreat upon acceptance of my volunteer application and being given a position at Gaia Sagrada. My position is not secured until I pay the $200 deposit and $150 per retreat. If I cancel my volunteer position less than 60 days before I am scheduled to start, I understand that my deposit will not be returned. (Please continue to read portion below so you know all aspects of what you are agreeing to.)*

Yes

If I do not fulfill my hours, I will be charged $5 for each hour not worked. I understand that I will be sent an invoice upon acceptance of my volunteer application and my start date has been determined. I understand that my $200 deposit will be returned to me upon my departure as a refund through the invoice when my work is completed satisfactorily and I owe no money for hours missed. I understand that if I leave early no fees paid or the $200 will be refunded, just like with retreats, as Gaia Sagrada cannot replace me at short notice, must pay locals to do the work I was going to do and must fill the position with paid help. I understand there is a $150 per retreat fee that covers my first ceremony chosen in each retreat, laundry, my one way airport transfer upon my arrival, and offsets operational costs. I understand that any additional ceremonies in each retreat are $100 each, and that I will pay onsite using cash or credit card (additional $5 for transaction fees). I understand that cancellation less than 30 days before I am due to arrive, or failure to arrive for my assignment will result in the automatic forfeiture of all funds paid to Gaia Sagrada.*

I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A TRIAL PERIOD and that I can be dismissed for any reason at any time if there is anything unsatisfactory about my work, my attitude, or behavior. I understand that Gaia Sagrada will not be held responsible for my travel expenses or any other costs if I am dismissed. If I am dismissed, I will go peacefully and not disturb retreats, participants, or any other person at Gaia Sagrada.*

Yes

I AGREE TO NO SEXUAL OR ROMANTIC PURSUITS of any kind during my stay at Gaia Sagrada, not toward guests, other work exchangers, staff, or shamans - both on-property, off-property and during breaks. Any kind of sexual or romantic overtures are grounds for immediate dismissal without refunds. I understand many people come to Gaia Sagrada to heal sexual issues, both guests, work exchangers alike, and even staff that may be working at Gaia at any given time. I understand the volatility and repercussions this can cause for other people and the damage to Gaia Sagrada’s reputation that can happen as a result of these activities. IF I am romantically interested in anyone at Gaia Sagrada, I will simply be friends with that person while I am at Gaia Sagrada, we will trade contact info consensually, and only pursue romantic endeavors AFTER both of us are no longer at Gaia Sagrada.*

Yes

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON BELOW. WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU SOON! Feel free make additional comments here if you have anything else to add to your application.

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