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Free Guide: 5 Tips to Become an Ideal Community Candidate

Published August 16, 2023
Written by Cynthia Tina
Community Candidate Guide
Photo: Heartwood Cohousing, Colorado

Ready to become an ideal community candidate?

A little preparation can go a long way towards becoming a community candidate that residential intentional communities will be enthusiastic to accept as a member.

Curious what intentional communities are looking for in prospective members? Nervous about making the cut in a competitive community? Been turned down before?

This short guide will help you think about ways to improve your chances of forming a lasting relationship with a residential intentional community, especially one that is frequently full or selective about who it accepts.

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Cynthia Tina

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I’ve visited 150+ intentional communities — ecovillages, cohousing, coops, spiritual, permaculture, & more types of community. I created CommunityFinders to help you on your community journey. How is your journey going? How can I help?

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