THE “IN-BETWEEN”

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

This time has a significantly lighter compared to the sessions (no teaching, group events, etc.) and its a more peaceful, quiet time at the house

Upcoming Dates:

  • (Locked) WINTER: December 4th, 2025—January 4th, 2026

  • (Tentative) SPRING: April 9th, 2026—May 7th, 2026

  • (Tentative) FALL: August 12th, 2026— September 6th, 2026

Requirements and 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 very clear that this is not a vacation opportunity: being an In-Between Volunteer is a privilege with specific responsibilities, it is a service opportunity. We choose volunteers that are capable serving well and upholding our reputation in the neighborhood and community as a high-character Christian program.

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 just a handful of people (est. worth over $2K per person)

  • 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 lends enough time for a volunteer continue WFH/remote-work or to pick up shifts at JoJo’s

(if you’re doing the math, and considering how fun the service can be, this is a pretty incredible 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!