REFER A FRIEND & GET $500

Refer a student. Change a life.​ Earn $500.
​Help a young adult (18–26) with learning challenges find a future-ready path in landscaping or painting. They will also learn more about life skills, entrepreneurship, summer internships, and daily mind-body support for a well-rounded, holistic approach.

What You’ll Get

$500 thank-you when your referral applies, is accepted, signs, and pays the deposit. A tangible way to help students and families find the program they’ve been searching for.

​​Who’s a Great Fit?

  • Young adults 18–26 with learning challenges seeking a hands-on path
  • Interest in Landscaping or Painting (our first two trades)
  • Ready for a January–December 2026 program with summer internships
  • Families/students who value a holistic environment (mind-body techniques, confidence building)

Why Dharma Dreams Vocational Center?

  • Hands-on trade training (Landscaping or Painting to start)
  • Life skills & entrepreneurship woven into the week
  • Summer internships with local businesses.
  • Mind–body techniques for focus, stress relief, and confidence.
  • Small, compassionate team—students are seen, supported, and set up for success.

​FAQs

When do I get paid?
​Within 60 days after the student is accepted, signs the enrollment agreement, and pays the deposit.
Is there a limit?
Referrals are credited to the first person who submits a valid lead. You can refer more than one student; if a person earns >$600 in a calendar year, we may request a W-9 before issuing additional rewards.
Who can participate?
Community members, families, partners. Current DDVC employees/contractors may be ineligible.
How do you track my referral?
We use a date and time stamp from the referral data entry form. 
What if I’m not sure a student is a fit?
Refer them anyway—we’ll connect and help the family decide.
Can the student/family reach out first?
​Yes. Select “I Was Referred” and list your referrer’s name/email or code—we’ll credit them.

START PURSUING YOUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING NOW!

Contact Us

Hanover Location: (781) 924-1227
Joanne Burke-Sherman (781) 864-0630
[email protected]
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Hanover, MA 02339
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