2026 Summer Internship applications now open
Is this volunteer internship right for you?
- Hands-on work experience
- Dependable and responsible
- Fresh air, outdoor, and barn/classroom tasks
- Get to know other students
- Desire to learn, problem solve
- Motivated students looking for leadership opportunities
Things to do at KCHG
- Animal care (mini horses, donkey, turkeys, goats, rabbits, Kunekune pigs, chickens)
- Tending/creating pollinator and food gardens
- Education/teaching/mentoring opportunities
- Event planning
- Organizing our teaching barn, supplies, tools, etc.
- Social media content creation
- Art (barn, flyers, garden decor, etc)
- Curriculum development for school year events
- Native and conservation research for plant and animal life on the farm
- Beekeeping
- Photography
Community Service Hours
- Community service hours for National Honor Society or other groups counted!
Next steps
- Complete online application here
- Have a letter of recommendation sent to: info@kansascityhopegarden.org
- We will reach out to schedule an interview
- Call Emma 913.485.9039 with questions
- We can't wait to hear from you!