THE “IN-BETWEEN”

In between HLR sessions is a great time for alum (and others familiar with the program) to come help us out with our service! We offer a work-trade for volunteers: some incredible provisions for serving our nonprofit with bread-baking, picking citrus, farmer’s markets, and couple other projects around the farm and property.

In-between’s schedule is significantly lighter that the sessions (no teaching, group events, etc.) and its a more peaceful, quiet time at the house

Upcoming Dates:

  • WINTER: December 4th, 2025—January 9th (Friday before the session, must be out), 2026

  • SPRING: April 9th, 2026—May 22nd, 2026

  • FALL: August 6th, 2026— September 10th, 2026

Expectations:

  • Minimum: 2 weeks total of service

  • 4 days per week of service (up to 6 hours each day)

  • Respect and stewardship of the property and its belongings (e.g. clean after yourself, regular house chores).

  • Follow basic house rules (e.g. quiet hours, gender-specific zones, no alcohol/drugs/smoking/vaping, etc.)

We are so thankful for our volunteers that come back to help us. We want to be clear that this is not a vacation opportunity: being an In-Between Volunteer is a privilege with responsibilities, and it is a service opportunity. We choose volunteers that are capable of who (a.) serve well, (b.) upholding our reputation in the community, and (c.) reflect Christ.

The In-Between is also time of social rest and recovery for all HLR and Makanalani staff. It is of utmost importance that volunteers respect staff and this period of rest and recovery. We will not tolerate loud, rowdy, or rebellious behavior from the volunteers.

Provisions (in-kind):

  • FREE lodging on a beautiful 5-acre property on the North Shore of Kaua’i

    • Just 7 minutes from nearest beach and world-class surf

    • Pool, large amounts of outdoor and communal space

    • Value: est. $17K per-month house, shared with approx a handful of people (est. worth per person: over $2K)

  • FREE food

    • we provide the most natural ingredients we can afford from Costco

    • Ongoing supply of our natural products (honey, fruit, leftover organic sourdough bread)

    • Value: est. $450 per month

  • A brief schedule

    • 24 hours a week

    • enough free time to continue WFH/remote-work

    • you will be able pick up shifts at JoJo’s Shaved Ice

(if you’re doing the math, and considering how fun service is, it’s quite the deal…)

Primary Service

4 days a week

  • Production and Bread

    • aiding our head baker in production of bread, jams/butters, and honey

  • Citrus

    • helping us pick citrus, clean up and landscape the orchard

  • Shepherding

    • Helping the shepherd move and corral sheep

  • Farmers Markets

    • Selling our products and being friendly to the locls

  • Property Love

    • Some days we will help maintain and renovate our yards and house

  • Chores

    • basic upkeep of the house: both your personal space and shared space

You can apply to be an In-Between Volunteer here. Reach out to us if you have any questions!

APPLY HERE!
APPLY HERE!