VOLUNTEER
Be the hands
and feet that help build a nation.
The Hope Haven community is nestled in the hills near Murindi, Rwanda, just 20 minutes from Kigali International Airport.
Here, we invite you to play a role in the transformation taking place – morally, spiritually, academically and economically – in the life of our community.
On your mission trip with us, you will bring your personal strengths and heart of service to demonstrate the love, truth and hope of Jesus Christ in ways that will echo for generations.
The Trip of a Lifetime
The beauty of Rwanda emanates through its people and vast natural landscapes - and will stay with you long after you have returned home.
While You’re at Hope Haven
Guide Students
The work of volunteers like you has helped our students reach the highest levels of academic success. Pave a way for the Rwandan leaders of the future by serving in the classroom.
Work alongside students and their teachers from preschool through high school
Engage in math, reading, puzzles and games
Lead Worship
As a large Christian School, the Word of God is at the heart of our culture. Here you will have myriad opportunities to share your faith and lead others deeper into a relationship with Christ, through teaching and worship.
Attend dedicated Bible classes for students, faculty and other staff
Lead worship at weekly chapel services for all students
Join Projects
Beyond the halls of school, Hope Haven Rwanda is a thriving community working together for the betterment of all who live here. Come alongside locals to participate in service projects that directly support our students and their families.
Build homes and make renovations
Join student camps and worship events
Equip Leaders
Whether it’s business, agriculture, communication or computing, your trip to Hope Haven is a chance to pass on the specific knowledge and skills God has blessed you with. Skills and knowledge that will in turn, be shared many times over.
Empower staff through training opportunities
Instruct leaders in classroom management strategies
Build Relationships
Every visit to Hope Haven is a cultural exchange, where you will connect with local Rwandans while sharing experiences from your own country.
Make friends and strengthen bonds through a context of Christian love and service
Become invested in the future of Rwanda and share your visit with those back home.
Experience Rwanda
Rwanda is a remarkable country, where the lush forests and rolling hills are the backdrop to the energy and optimism of a nation on the rise. While here, immerse yourself in the nature and culture of this special place.
Understand Rwanda’s hardest chapter with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Trek with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and take a safari at Akagera National Park to see elephants, giraffes, rhinos – even lions.
Prepare to Go
Lodging & Meals
We pride ourselves on providing comfortable beds, hot showers and running toilets, just steps from the school. Three meals per day are served by an incredible chef and hospitality team. Meals are buffet style with a variety of items and can often accommodate special requests.
Airlines
Once you have been accepted to serve at Hope Haven, you should immediately start researching air travel to Rwanda. Unless you are adept at calculating the time needed to navigate foreign airports, we recommend you use a reputable travel agent (always check seat assignments and layover times).
Fees
$75 per person per night. Covers food, lodging, security, wireless internet, translators, and other expenses while on campus. Does not cover airline tickets, $50 Rwanda Visa fee, off-campus dining or excursions to off-campus locations, transportation to and from Hope Haven Rwanda, or spending money.
Passport
If you are considering a trip to Hope Haven, we encourage you to apply for your passport immediately, as processing can take several weeks. If you already have a passport, check the expiration dates to confirm it remains valid for the duration of the program. NOTE: your passport must extend six months past your date of departure from Rwanda. For further information visit travel.state.gov
Immunizations
Immunizations are optional to travel. Please consult with your medical provider for anti-malarial medications available and immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website recommends. You and your medical provider can make a decision on what seems best for your well-being.
Visa
A tourist visa is required when entering Rwanda. This can be obtained at the Kigali Airport for a $50 fee. For details visit the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.