Resident
Skilled Contributor Residents are medium to long-term community members who bring specific skills and consistent contribution.
"Residency is where personal purpose meets community needs."
Role Description
Residents are individuals with specific skills valuable to the community who commit to staying at TDF for extended periods, typically one month or longer. They take on more responsibility than volunteers and often lead or manage specific areas of community operations or projects based on their expertise.
Responsibilities
As a Resident, you are expected to:
Skilled Contribution - Apply your expertise to community needs
Project Leadership - Lead or significantly contribute to specific projects
Knowledge Transfer - Share your skills with other community members
Community Support - Help maintain daily operations and systems
Active Participation - Engage fully in community life and activities
Opportunities
During your residency, you can:
Earn $Sweat and $TDF Tokens - Receive recognition and compensation for your contributions
Develop Professional Practice - Apply and enhance your skills in a regenerative context
Build Deep Community Connections - Form lasting relationships with community members
Shape Community Systems - Influence the development of your area of expertise
Access Resources - Utilize community resources for your work and projects
Requirements
To become a Resident:
Application - Submit a detailed application highlighting your skills and proposed contribution
Interview - Discuss your application with relevant team members
Minimum Commitment - Agree to stay for at least one month
Work Agreement - Establish clear expectations for your contribution
Skill Assessment - Demonstrate the skills you're bringing to the community
Typical Duration
Short-term Residency: 1-3 months
Medium-term Residency: 3-6 months
Long-term Residency: 6+ months
Progression Path
As a Resident, your potential next steps include:
Extended Residency - Continue developing your role and projects
Citizenship Application - Begin the process of becoming a full community member
Team Member Role - Apply for formal positions within the community structure
Project Development - Initiate your own projects aligned with community needs
Practical Information
Accommodation - Private or shared accommodation based on availability
Meals - Full access to community meals
Facilities - Use of community resources relevant to your work
Learning - Access to workshops and knowledge exchange
Governance - Participation in community discussions, limited formal governance rights
Common Resident Specializations
Regenerative Agriculture - Food production and land management
Natural Building - Construction and maintenance using sustainable methods
Community Facilitation - Supporting group processes and decision-making
Technical Systems - Energy, water, and infrastructure development
Arts and Culture - Creative projects and cultural activities
Digital Skills - Web development, communications, and online systems
"Residency is where your unique gifts find their place in the community ecosystem."
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