Initial Steps
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
We’re looking for people who are keen to contribute their time and energy to creating this dream. As well as being financially stable, emotionally secure, and ideally, have some experience living cooperatively. We have a multi-step application process. To begin, please:
We’re looking for people who are keen to contribute their time and energy to creating this dream. As well as being financially stable, emotionally secure, and ideally, have some experience living cooperatively. We have a multi-step application process. To begin, please:
- Read our community’s Vision, Mission, Aims, & Values
- Fill out the Hearthstone Village Questionnaire
- Read the book Creating a Life Together by Diana Leafe Christian
The stages of joining our community are as follows:
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to meet with a couple members of the community in person, we can arrange it bearing in mind Covid-19 restrictions.
- STAGE ONE- Application to Community
- Interested candidates submit an online application.
- Candidates are sent and asked to read Hearthstone Village documents.
- STAGE TWO- Introduction to the Community
- The potential member is invited to observe three community meetings
- STAGE THREE- Exploring Living in Community
- The exploring member indicates they want to be considered for membership
- The exploring member is interviewed by a minimum of two current members
- The exploring member participates in a minimum of six meetings
- STAGE FOUR- Living in Community
- The exploring member rents and lives onsite at Hearthstone Village between 4-6 months
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to meet with a couple members of the community in person, we can arrange it bearing in mind Covid-19 restrictions.