Volunteer
DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER IN KENYA?
Grain of Rice Academy, our primary boarding school, is located in a remote town with limited access to quality education and high poverty rates. Our school aims to provide a hands-on education that helps students become critical thinkers within a Christian environment, so that they understand their worth in Christ and can live out their calling in the future.
Volunteers will learn about Grain of Rice Academy’s distinctive qualities while connecting with our students, supporting and encouraging our instructors in the classroom, and participating in school events and cultural experiences. We hope that at the end of this journey, volunteers will be in love with our purpose, students, and staff. In turn, volunteers will return to the United States with a greater understanding of our Kenyan empowerment purpose and will serve as ambassadors for our organization, eager to assist us in disseminating our vision and mission to others and expanding our advocacy program through new sponsors.
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?
The Immersion trip is designed for volunteers 18 and older who have a heart for serving and a desire to connect with our mission. We are looking for open-minded, flexible individuals who are willing to step out of their comfort zone and immerse themselves in a new culture for two weeks and take that experience back with them.
IMMERSION TRIP DATES:
- February / March (electronic application submission due 12/15/2024)
- May / June (electronic application submission due 3/15/2025)
- Late September / October (electronic application submission due (5/1/2025)
Immersion Trip FAQ Immersion Trip Application
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING STATESIDE?
Have you considered participating in the Grain of Rice Project but are unable to visit Kenya? Our team in Brookville now provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for various age ranges. We have the ideal opportunities for you. The majority of our in-person volunteer events will be held in the Brookville, Indiana, region, but when projects permit, we are open to remote assistance. Fill out our interest form, and someone will get in touch with you if you’re interested!