SERVE KAUAI

Our SERVE Kauai team is how we support our friends on the Southside of Kauai, Hawaii… and how you can see the real Hawaii. Although you might think of Hawaii as a tropical paradise, for many locals it is a trap into one of the highest drug addiction and suicide rates in the nation. You’ll join us in supporting the Keala Foundation, a nonprofit organization, that serves Hawaiian communities through programs for at-risk youth. You’ll also get your hands dirty at the Aloha Aina Poi Factory for cultural and community enrichment with a local enterprise. Joining us on this trip of a lifetime means giving back to the Paradise Islands and getting to see the side of Kauai that tourists don’t.

2026 registration is closed; come back next year to apply for 2027’s team!

  • There are two main features of the Kauai SERVE team. One is to help facilitate the quarterly Keala Assessments that help the Keala Foundation gather evidence-based data on the success of their program and continue to improve their youth programs. It’s also a time to celebrate the accomplishments of these kids after months of hard work! You’ll be a part of the daily classes under the direction of the Keala coaches. The second highlight of the SERVE team is to give the Aloha Aina Poi Company some extra hands! You’ll learn about local agriculture, the history of traditional poi and what’s happening at Aloha Aina to create positive change for local culture. You’ll also get to enjoy some time on the beach, hiking and if you’d like, surf lessons!

  • If you’ve got a heart to serve and capable body and mind to keep up with a team, we invite you to apply! You do NOT need to be a coach or fitness expert of any kind, nor do you need to know anything about agriculture or farming. What we’re looking for is people that are prepared to be “strong to serve” with us in the heart of Hawaii.

  • The SERVE team is expected to arrive on Saturday, April 18, and will depart on Saturday, April 25. You are responsible for your own airfare and there is a $500 registration fee after being accepted to the team. This will cover your lodging, food and transportation. There will be scheduled periods of free time, but you will otherwise be expected to follow the SERVE team lead and participate with the group.

A man kneeling on a blue gym mat, holding a clipboard and shaking hands with a young boy who is kneeling on the mat, wearing a gray t-shirt and shorts. The man is wearing a green t-shirt, black shorts, white sneakers, and a black cap. The background
Group of five people smiling outdoors on a farm, with blue sky and green hills in the background.
A woman sitting cross-legged on a stack of black weight plates, speaking to a group seated on the gym floor. The gym has a whiteboard with writing on it, stacks of weight plates, and gym equipment against the walls.
Group of people smiling and posing together indoors, some with raised thumbs, in a casual setting with a wooden floor and green wall.
Group of people gathered under a shelter, listening to a woman in a white t-shirt speaking, some wearing athletic clothing, with large metal tubs and outdoor vehicles in the background.
People paddling in a boat on a river during a boat race.
A group of eight people standing together in a gym, smiling, with a large sign that reads 'Kauai Crossfit' overhead, and photos of outdoor activities on the wall behind them.
Group of people in swimwear and casual clothing posing outdoors in a lush, green landscape with trees, plants, and a mountain in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A smiling man in a black t-shirt and glasses paddling a small boat on a body of water, with two women in black shirts nearby.
A shirtless man with a cap holding a paddle stands on the riverbank facing a group of people paddling in a long boat.
Group of children posing playfully and making faces outdoors.
A young girl and a female coach giving each other a high five. The coach is kneeling on the floor, holding a clipboard, while the girl is standing in front of her with outstretched arms. There are orange cones on the blue gym floor and a padded wall
Group of children and teenagers participating in an outdoor game including black and red medicine balls, supervised by adults, on a concrete surface in front of a building with trees in the background.
Group of six children and one adult smiling and posing for photo inside gym or fitness center with black floor, gym equipment, large windows, and stacked boxes in background.
Children practicing fitness with sticks in a gym, with black and green weight plates stacked in the background.
Three men exercising outdoors with medicine balls, engaging in conversation and smiling.
A group of young people posing in front of a colorful mural with a wave design painted on a metal wall. They are smiling and making various hand gestures, some giving thumbs up or shaka signs.
Two women sitting on a rock, smiling at the camera, with colorful canyon cliffs and green vegetation in the background.
Group of five people posing in front of a waterfall, with rocks and greenery around.

testimonials

“I discovered, through this SERVE team, not what I can do but what we can accomplish together. I’m so grateful for the adventure!” 

Heidi Poppens, 2022 SERVE Kauai Team Member

“I became more vulnerable in groups of people which I had never done and share my story which thought was dark and could never share.”

2025 Kauai SERVE Team Member (Anonymous Survey)

“This experience made me want to seek more opportunities to serve within my local community and take time to rest and journal daily.”

2024 Kauai SERVE Team Member (Anonymous Survey)

“It has given me a subconscious alert when I feel unmotivated to work out or go to a church group. I think about how easy it was for these kids to slip into hopelessness from a few missteps, a few days of laziness and one bad friendship that made a big difference in their lives. It has inspired me to seek more organic, locally sourced food and learn about my local farmers and local cuisine.”

2025 Kauai SERVE Team Member (Anonymous Survey)
Group of hikers taking a selfie at scenic overlook in a mountainous landscape with green vegetation and cloudy sky.

If you can’t join us, you can make sure that someone else can.

There are more ways to SERVE than by giving your time. If joining us on this team isn’t possible for you, you can still support these missions any way. Please consider donating to our sponsorship fund to fuel projects like this! Or contact us directly at info@pointonevision.com

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