In partnership with The Institute for Human Services (IHS), KCC hosts an intensive Service Learning Community Fellowship Program for students and post-graduates ages 21-26 to explore their future pastoral and/or social services careers in a supportive setting with a variety of hands-on experiences. We encourage both local students on Oahu and the outer islands, as well as applicants on the mainland, to join us (we have housing available)! If you are a theology, religion, divinity, social work, or non-profit management student between the ages of 21 and 26, please review our program brochure below and consider applying to join us for our 2026 program.
| PT / FT | FT 40 hours a week |
| Duration | May 31 2026-August 16, 2026 |
| Type of Position | Volunteer – Paid Internship/Fellowship |
| Salary Basis | Volunteer Stipend, $500/month |
| Benefits | Complimentary communal housing and utilities, complimentary weekly meals. Participants will live in dormitory-style rooms with two shared bathrooms, a kitchen, and lounge/study space. All participants will be provided bicycles to navigate the small beach town of Kailua and a shared vehicle to reach site partnerships or other areas of the island recreationally. |
| Applicant Criteria | Applicants must be aged 21-26. Applicants must by studying relevant theological, biblical, social work, nonprofit management coursework at an accredited institution. |
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“The opportunity to explore various avenues for ministry through a single internship was truly remarkable, and this experience provided me with the vocational clarity I needed after my first year of seminary.”
“This experience has highlighted the importance of adaptive leadership that embraces creativity, cultivates collaboration, and actively seeks to bridge the gap between church and community in relevant and meaningful ways.”
“This experience has prepared me to pursue ministry with greater intentionality, creativity, and resilience, equipping me to serve diverse communities with both grace and practical leadership.”
“This internship has inspired me to go to seminary and continue working in ministry because I genuinely enjoyed it.”
“I had such an amazing summer, and this program was such an incredible experience! I
am so grateful for this opportunity and would highly recommend this program to anyone!”
“I will forever be thankful for the opportunity to apply a variety of theological understandings in the
real world.”
“I loved my experience at KCC this summer! The program was very intentionally
thought out and I left with a holistic understanding of ministry, chaplaincy, and culture. We had
plenty of free time to explore the island and enjoy the beach while still engaging in our work,
and I felt very satisfied at the end of the summer. Thank you for everything!”
“The KCC community ensured that we, the interns, were always safe.”
“Pastor Irene went above and beyond to create a great learning environment for us which allowed us to grow in so many ways.”
“I really appreciated the wide variety of roles we got to try out within pastoral care and
chaplaincy. My ministry has always been a part of my life, but this internship taught me how to
turn my life into my ministry!”
“I learned a lot about addiction and the recovery process as well as learning from the residents about resilience and hope.”
“This program gave a well rounded perspective on the complexities of international
missions in historical colonized contexts.”
“I loved hearing a variety of perspectives regarding church and ministry and being able to engage in healthy conversation!”