FAQ
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Worthy stakeholders we serve in various parts of the world benefit from our research, strategy and design. It’s a valuable gift that is be helpful to their cause, and for some, truly life-changing! Giving of ourselves without the expectation of reward is soul-satisfying and spiritually uplifting!
Being a Project Resound team member may also have other positive effects—as we learn and apply new skills and methods, garner a unique portfolio piece, and gain lifelong friends. The setting also provides an opportunity to reflect on your career and contemplate the future.
WHERE DO EVENTS TAKE PLACE? In addition to those we have conducted in Colombia, Brazil and elsewhere, we are actively pursuing exciting social design opportunities in the US and abroad. If you have a recommendation, please let us know.
WHAT WILL I BRING TO THE TEAM? Each attendee is assigned a role and responsibilities in line with their skills and how they want to grow.
We are looking for professionals and students with skills in business strategy, marketing, project management, writing, sound design, graphic design, advertising, service design, photography, illustration, sequential art, film & TV, motion media, interactive design, UX, industrial design, fashion design, interior design, architecture, and the fine arts.
Although specific roles are assigned, team members support one another in every they they can.
Project Resound Team Leads are professionals in cross-cultural social design; this means participants are exposed to field methods for cultural immersion, team building, contextual research, analysis, systems and design thinking, rapid ideation, and prototyping as they create unique solutions to real-world problems.
IS THERE SPACE AVAILABLE? Please view details of the project in the Upcoming Events section of the website to see the number of spaces available.
HOW ARE TEAM MEMBERS CHOSEN? After reviewing applications and portfolios, qualified candidates are invited to a video interview. Successful applicants can then book a place on the team that is best suited to their capabilities.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Project fees vary by location; they are listed in the Upcoming Project section of the website. Project fees include:
vetting and advance costs
7 days of inspiration and life affirming experiences
shared accommodation
continental breakfast + lunch
ground transportation
cultural immersion activities
Project fees do not include dinner/gratuity, flights or transport to and from the start/end point, visas, evacuations, or insurances.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS? Yes, they are offered for the following:
Early-bird discounts are offered. Dates are indicated in the Upcoming Project section of the website
Referral: If you book a spot and refer a friend who also books, you will receive a $100 discount.
Repeat team participants receive a $100 discount.
Combo: If you wish to attend both weeks, you will receive a $100 discount on the second week.
Students receive a $300 discount
Sorry, discounts cannot be combined.
HOW CAN I RAISE FUNDS? Here’s a Fundraising Guide to help you get started, and be successful.
FOOD: Continental breakfast and lunch is included. Once you’ve booked your spot we’ll check in with you to see if you have any dietary restrictions. If there’s anything significant you can’t eat, particularly if you have food allergies, let us know.
Dinner and gratuity expenses are not included in the project costs and are paid from a common fund called “The Kitty.” You contribute to the common fund as necessary and one participant offers to manage the fund. If the Kitty starts to get low participants are asked to make additional contributions.
The amount of your contribution to the Kitty will depend on the country in which your project is based. For example, in South America $20–30 per person per day for dinner and house wine or beer is common. In the US it’s $30–40. In Greece it costs 40–45 Euros per person per day.
People who do not drink alcohol pay 20% less to the Kitty. At the end of the event any remaining balance is refunded.
ACCOMMODATION may be in a variety of forms including hotels, guest houses, or camp sites.
Private accommodations are available at an extra cost for single guests who don't wish to share.
CANCELLATION AND TRANSFERS are possible, however the following policies apply:
When canceling before 90 days of an event date 100% of the payment will be refunded (minus the non-refundable fee).
When canceling within 90 days of the event date 50% of the payment will be refunded (minus the non-refundable fee).
When canceling within 60 days of the event date no refund will be issued.
Participants may transfer their place to another person provided that the transfer is approved and takes place before 90 days of the event date.
Cancellation by Project Resound is highly unlikely, but, if for reasons beyond our reasonable control, we are forced to cancel and event, you will get a refund for the full amount you paid to us. Our Cancellation and Refund Policy applies.
Project Resound is not liable for any other loss resulting from cancellation.
TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE: We require that you have travel insurance. When you complete reservation forms, you guarantee that you have it. We also advise participants to buy cancellation insurance in case of unexpected circumstances before departure.
ARE THERE RISKS? Yes—we will do our best to negate or avoid risk, and to alert you of any, but for all that we might imagine can go wrong, the greater risk is looking back on a life half-lived.
DO YOU PROVIDE TRAVEL GUIDES? Yes, these are provided within the Upcoming Events information.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to call, send a text or email if you have any questions or need more information:
+1.912.547.4876
info@projectresound.com