Beans and rice

Youth Development Programs

Work Experience

There are a wide variety of ways youth can gain work experience through volunteering with Beans and Rice.  We work with those that need hours for things like community service, class requirements, Honor Society, scouting, or resume building.  To see what opportunities are available, call 540-980-4111.

Alternative Break

This program brings college students from all around the country to volunteer and experience life in Southwest Virginia. These students not only volunteer for Beans and Rice, but other organizations as well. We work with community members and groups to provide evening meals with good food and meaningful conversations.

My biggest takeaway from this experience is my interest in working with nonprofit organizations. I had never had firsthand experience and this project opened my eyes to a whole new focus

Emily Schildmeyer 2022

Additional programs

Alternative Break

This program brings college students from all around the country to volunteer and experience life in Southwest Virginia. These students not only volunteer for Beans and Rice, but other organizations as well. We work with community members and groups to provide evening meals where good food and meaningful conversations.

Internship

We welcome students from local high schools and colleges who are looking for a meaningful learning experience that makes a difference, to intern with us. While our internships are volunteer, we make sure you come away with a lot more than a reference. If you are interested, please call 540-980-4111

Academic Enrichment Programs

From special Saturday programming to summer camp experiences, we will be offering programs for youth that expands learning and wraps it in fun. Frequently visit our calendar, email us at lspiegel@beansandrice.org for upcoming programs and events.

Going into this semester, I was concerned that I would not have too much to take away from this work experience; however, today I can happily say that I am so fortunate that I was put on the Beans and Rice Senior Design Team. Learning Salesforce is a life skill and Beans and Rice provided me with the opportunity, support, and resources needed to learn it. I am so grateful for this!