Expression of Interest in Membership

If you would like to explore becoming a member of the Erraid Community, please fill in this online form and press ‘submit’ at the end.

We are aware that many people’s native language is not English. Please don’t worry about writing perfect English! Write in your own voice so we can get to know you a little.

This is a long form. Your honesty in answering these questions is much appreciated, as it helps us to support you.

If you prefer to write a letter rather than fill in this form, please cover all the topics on this form.

Name

First

Last

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Region / Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Email address

Confirm Email

Telephone

Birthdate

How did you hear about us?

Why do you want to explore becoming a member of the Erraid Community?

How does your life look like right now? Are you working, travelling, ... Do you live by yourself, with others, ...

Please describe how you feel about living in an intentional community. Please include any experience you have of living in community.

Please describe your skills and experience in the following areas:

Maintenance of buildings, boats and tractors

Cooking and kitchen hygiene

Plumbing and electrical

Homecare (e.g., cleaning, laundry etc.)

Gardening

Wood cutting and splitting`

Do you have a chainsaw license?

Yes

Bookkeeping, bookings, first aid

Boat and tractor driving

Do you have a driving license?

Yes

Animal care (chickens, cows, sheep)

Consensus decision-making/dynamic self governance (sociocracy)

Other skills (you never know what might be needed, so list them all please!)

Please list any Findhorn Foundation programmes in which you have participated, including the approximate year.

Please describe your level of familiarity with Findhorn principles.

Please describe your attitude to spiritual and personal growth.

Life on Erraid can be challenging. Please describe your actual or imagined responses to the following conditions:

Life on a very remote island

Living and working with a small group

Sharing your life with guests (your home, meals, work etc.)

Conflict

'Rustic' accommodation (e.g., outdoor compost toilets)

When would you like to start?

Please describe any mental limitations we should know about (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, recent breakdowns).

List any physical issues that might affect your safety and ability to live and work on a rugged island (e.g., allergies, physical disabilities, injuries)

Isle of Erraid

The Findhorn Foundation

Expression of Interest in Membership