ARTS, HISTORY & CULTURE PATHWAY
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art explorium
www.artexplorium.org
Service Opportunity: Helping out at an art studio for children. Tasks include prepping materials for workshops and art stations, assisting children with activities, coming up with ideas for new art stations, making art samples, and possibly assisting teachers with art workshops. Please follow this link and fill out the form to register. http://artexplorium.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Service Location: Art Explorium in Kaimuki: 1142 Koko Head Ave.
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. A background and interest in art is always appreciated.
Days/Times: Monday-Fridays: 2pm-5pm. Mondays & Thursdays 9am-12pm. Saturdays 1pm-4pm, Sundays 10am-1pm
Site Contact: Janice Staab Email: janice@artexplorium.org
Service Opportunity: Helping out at an art studio for children. Tasks include prepping materials for workshops and art stations, assisting children with activities, coming up with ideas for new art stations, making art samples, and possibly assisting teachers with art workshops. Please follow this link and fill out the form to register. http://artexplorium.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Service Location: Art Explorium in Kaimuki: 1142 Koko Head Ave.
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. A background and interest in art is always appreciated.
Days/Times: Monday-Fridays: 2pm-5pm. Mondays & Thursdays 9am-12pm. Saturdays 1pm-4pm, Sundays 10am-1pm
Site Contact: Janice Staab Email: janice@artexplorium.org
Daughters of Hawaii at Queen Emma summer palace
http://www.daughtersofhawaii.org
Service Opportunity: Become a Docent at the Daughters of Hawaii which involves greeting and welcoming guests to our beautiful historic site. Light clean up involved.
Service Location: 2913 Pali Highway (Nu'uanu)
Requirements: Complete application and submit to Volunteer Coordinator
Days/Times: Varies
Site Contact: Ms. Mahealani Bernal Phone: (808)595-3167 Email: mahea@daughtersofhawaii.org
Service Opportunity: Become a Docent at the Daughters of Hawaii which involves greeting and welcoming guests to our beautiful historic site. Light clean up involved.
Service Location: 2913 Pali Highway (Nu'uanu)
Requirements: Complete application and submit to Volunteer Coordinator
Days/Times: Varies
Site Contact: Ms. Mahealani Bernal Phone: (808)595-3167 Email: mahea@daughtersofhawaii.org
HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM 2ND SATURDAY
http://www.state.hi.us/sfca/
Service Opportunity: Assist artists and multi-generational participants in the HiSAM's monthly public program which features hands-on arts activities presented by professional artists and art organizations. The Second Saturday event features weaving, ceramics, watercolor, quilting, ink brush painting, multi-media sculpture, ethnomusicology and instrument making, puppeteering, storytelling, and much more!
Service Location: Hawai'i State Art Museum - No. 1 Capitol District Building. 250 South Hotel Street (At the corner of Richards and Hotel Street)
Requirements: Wear casual/comfortable clothing ready for a full day's work with art, including getting messy. Wear comfortable shoes. A good and professional attitude and willingness to help all from keiki to kupuna in hands-on activities. No art experience necessary.
Days/Times: Every second Saturday of the month. Shift is from 10am to 3:30pm
Site Contact: Ms. Susan Hogan Phone: (808)586-9958 Email: hisameducation@gmail.com
Service Opportunity: Assist artists and multi-generational participants in the HiSAM's monthly public program which features hands-on arts activities presented by professional artists and art organizations. The Second Saturday event features weaving, ceramics, watercolor, quilting, ink brush painting, multi-media sculpture, ethnomusicology and instrument making, puppeteering, storytelling, and much more!
Service Location: Hawai'i State Art Museum - No. 1 Capitol District Building. 250 South Hotel Street (At the corner of Richards and Hotel Street)
Requirements: Wear casual/comfortable clothing ready for a full day's work with art, including getting messy. Wear comfortable shoes. A good and professional attitude and willingness to help all from keiki to kupuna in hands-on activities. No art experience necessary.
Days/Times: Every second Saturday of the month. Shift is from 10am to 3:30pm
Site Contact: Ms. Susan Hogan Phone: (808)586-9958 Email: hisameducation@gmail.com
HAWAIIAN MISSION HOUSES HISTORIC SITE & ARCHIVES
www.missionhouses.org
Service Opportunity: Collection/Exhibition/Curatorial Assistants, Education & Library Assistants, Administrative/Business/Clerical, Visitor Information Services, Communications & Marketing, Special Events & Projects
(Internships are also available for students in the following areas: Museum Studies, Hawaiian Studies, History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business/Accounting, Hospitality, Travel Industry Management)
Service Location: 533 South King Street
Requirements: Call for an appointment to meet with Marcia Timboy ASAP, application, interview. 40-hour requirement during the semester (over ten weeks). Dress is business casual, jeans OK, but no shorts; must wear shoes.
Days/Times: Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, so the work will occur sometime during these times.
Site Contact: Ms. Marcia L. Timboy Phone: (808)447-3918 Email: mtimboy@missionhouses.org
Service Opportunity: Collection/Exhibition/Curatorial Assistants, Education & Library Assistants, Administrative/Business/Clerical, Visitor Information Services, Communications & Marketing, Special Events & Projects
(Internships are also available for students in the following areas: Museum Studies, Hawaiian Studies, History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business/Accounting, Hospitality, Travel Industry Management)
Service Location: 533 South King Street
Requirements: Call for an appointment to meet with Marcia Timboy ASAP, application, interview. 40-hour requirement during the semester (over ten weeks). Dress is business casual, jeans OK, but no shorts; must wear shoes.
Days/Times: Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, so the work will occur sometime during these times.
Site Contact: Ms. Marcia L. Timboy Phone: (808)447-3918 Email: mtimboy@missionhouses.org
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART
Potential volunteers can be directed to the volunteer page of the museum's website: www.honolulumuseum.org/5282-volunteerprogram
Interested applicants: Specify your area of interest through this form, and as positions become available, the Honolulu Museum of Art can reach out to you.
Interested applicants: Specify your area of interest through this form, and as positions become available, the Honolulu Museum of Art can reach out to you.
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART - BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY
https://honolulumuseum.org/5282-volunteerprogram
Service Opportunity: BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY
Service Location: Honolulu Museum of Art 900 S. Beretania St Honolulu, HI 96813
Requirements: We are looking for groups and individuals to assist with greeting visitors, distributing prizes, checking bags, and assisting with hands-on art activities at this monthly event.
Required skills: Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with all ages including children, comfortable working with art materials.
Days/Times: Third Sunday of each month, 10am-3pm, three to six hours per shift
Site Contact: Janna Plant Email: jplant@honolulumuseum.org
Service Opportunity: BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY
Service Location: Honolulu Museum of Art 900 S. Beretania St Honolulu, HI 96813
Requirements: We are looking for groups and individuals to assist with greeting visitors, distributing prizes, checking bags, and assisting with hands-on art activities at this monthly event.
Required skills: Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with all ages including children, comfortable working with art materials.
Days/Times: Third Sunday of each month, 10am-3pm, three to six hours per shift
Site Contact: Janna Plant Email: jplant@honolulumuseum.org
'IOLANI PALACE
www.iolanipalace.org
Service Opportunity:
Greeters (Ambassadors of Aloha) welcome guests and share the spirit of aloha
Guardians (Steward) help with both docents and guests that are touring `Iolani Palace
Palace Shop (Floor assistant) assist cashier and guests with products
SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM: 'Iolani Palace offers a seasonal volunteer program for individual, high school, college, and military ages 15 and older. This program gives individual, students, and military an opportunity to volunteer in different areas within the Palace, Barracks, and Gift Shop. It's an excellent place for those that are interested in Hawaiian studies, hospitality, tourism, and conservation. Dates for the seasonal volunteer program:
Spring: March 20 - April 20
Summer: June 21 - August 26
Fall: September 20 - Nov 26
Winter: Dec 20 - Feb 20
Service Location:
364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 (Located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii in the Capitol District on the corner of King St. and Richards St. Vehicular entry is via Likelike Mall, which is to the left off of King St., between the Palace and the Hawaii State Library)
Requirements:
(1) Commitment of at least 4 hours per week for a 3-6 month period
(2) Attendance at an orientation
(3) Agreement to serve with kindness, compassion, humility and with aloha.
(4) Dress Attire: Ladies long mu'umu'u and Gentlemen aloha shirt and slack (ladies can borrow a mu'umu'u if needed)
Days/Times:
Monday to Saturday and once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month (but subject to change)
Two shifts (9am - 1pm) and (1pm - 4pm)
Site Contact: Cindy Ascencio, Guest Services Manager
Phone: (808)522-0821 Email: volunteer@iolanipalace.org
Service Opportunity:
Greeters (Ambassadors of Aloha) welcome guests and share the spirit of aloha
Guardians (Steward) help with both docents and guests that are touring `Iolani Palace
Palace Shop (Floor assistant) assist cashier and guests with products
SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM: 'Iolani Palace offers a seasonal volunteer program for individual, high school, college, and military ages 15 and older. This program gives individual, students, and military an opportunity to volunteer in different areas within the Palace, Barracks, and Gift Shop. It's an excellent place for those that are interested in Hawaiian studies, hospitality, tourism, and conservation. Dates for the seasonal volunteer program:
Spring: March 20 - April 20
Summer: June 21 - August 26
Fall: September 20 - Nov 26
Winter: Dec 20 - Feb 20
Service Location:
364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 (Located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii in the Capitol District on the corner of King St. and Richards St. Vehicular entry is via Likelike Mall, which is to the left off of King St., between the Palace and the Hawaii State Library)
Requirements:
(1) Commitment of at least 4 hours per week for a 3-6 month period
(2) Attendance at an orientation
(3) Agreement to serve with kindness, compassion, humility and with aloha.
(4) Dress Attire: Ladies long mu'umu'u and Gentlemen aloha shirt and slack (ladies can borrow a mu'umu'u if needed)
Days/Times:
Monday to Saturday and once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month (but subject to change)
Two shifts (9am - 1pm) and (1pm - 4pm)
Site Contact: Cindy Ascencio, Guest Services Manager
Phone: (808)522-0821 Email: volunteer@iolanipalace.org
JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAI'I
http://www.jcch.com/index.php/getinvolved/volunteer
Service Opportunity: Support the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's mission through a variety of positions including: Gallery Greeter, Interpretive Guide (Tour Guide), Gift Shop Sales Assistant, Office Assistant, Receptionist, Resource Center Aide or Data Entry Assistant.
Service Location: 2454 South Beretania Street
Requirements:
1) Download Volunteer Registration Form (or you can call, e-mail or visit the office). Submit the completed form by fax (attention to: JCCH Volunteer Services, 944-1123) or scan and email to volunteers@jcch.com. You will be contacted for an interview.
2) Interview with Volunteer Services.
3) Orientation
4) Training
5) Service
6) Exit interview upon completion of service
Attire is business casual (please dress professionally).
Days/Times: Shifts available Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. Saturdays from 9am–2pm
Site Contact: Derrick Iwata Phone: (808)945-7633 ext. 25 Email: volunteers@jcch.com
Service Opportunity: Support the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's mission through a variety of positions including: Gallery Greeter, Interpretive Guide (Tour Guide), Gift Shop Sales Assistant, Office Assistant, Receptionist, Resource Center Aide or Data Entry Assistant.
Service Location: 2454 South Beretania Street
Requirements:
1) Download Volunteer Registration Form (or you can call, e-mail or visit the office). Submit the completed form by fax (attention to: JCCH Volunteer Services, 944-1123) or scan and email to volunteers@jcch.com. You will be contacted for an interview.
2) Interview with Volunteer Services.
3) Orientation
4) Training
5) Service
6) Exit interview upon completion of service
Attire is business casual (please dress professionally).
Days/Times: Shifts available Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. Saturdays from 9am–2pm
Site Contact: Derrick Iwata Phone: (808)945-7633 ext. 25 Email: volunteers@jcch.com
The Judiciary History Center
http://jhchawaii.net
Service Opportunity: Assist as a docent (history of Hawaii Supreme Court, give tours of building); assist with archiving materials (dealing with historic legal documents), create files.
Service Location: 417 S. King St.Honolulu, Hawaii (behind Kamehamaha Statue in the Supreme Court Bldg, (Ali'i Olani Hale)
Requirements: Professional/aloha attire, covered shoes or sandals, slacks (no jeans)
Days/Times: Monday- Friday, 2 hr shifts from 8am-4pm
Site Contact: Ms. Teri Skillman Phone: (808)539-4995
Service Opportunity: Assist as a docent (history of Hawaii Supreme Court, give tours of building); assist with archiving materials (dealing with historic legal documents), create files.
Service Location: 417 S. King St.Honolulu, Hawaii (behind Kamehamaha Statue in the Supreme Court Bldg, (Ali'i Olani Hale)
Requirements: Professional/aloha attire, covered shoes or sandals, slacks (no jeans)
Days/Times: Monday- Friday, 2 hr shifts from 8am-4pm
Site Contact: Ms. Teri Skillman Phone: (808)539-4995
SUSTAINABILITY PROMOTION TEAM
Service Opportunity: The Sustainability Promotion Team (SPT) was formed to unite students who care or want to learn more about how our campus can be sustainable. Students from all disciplines may benefit by working with the team. The SPT organizes events and awareness campaigns with the goal of sharing with campus members different ways that they can contribute to making our Kapi‘olani Community College greener and self-sufficient. Events include Earth Week in April. By joining the SPT, students can improve their skills in event planning, team work, organization, public speaking, and creativity.
Service Location: On-campus, but we may also take field trips to expand our learning
Requirements: Commit to working with the SPT for the entire semester of Service-Learning. Students should also be available for our major event of the semester.
Days/Times: Meetings will be on Friday afternoons from 2pm-5pm
Site Contact: Skye Rhoden and Mia Melamed, Student Coordinators
Phone: (808)445-1281 Email: spt3am@gmail.com
Service Location: On-campus, but we may also take field trips to expand our learning
Requirements: Commit to working with the SPT for the entire semester of Service-Learning. Students should also be available for our major event of the semester.
Days/Times: Meetings will be on Friday afternoons from 2pm-5pm
Site Contact: Skye Rhoden and Mia Melamed, Student Coordinators
Phone: (808)445-1281 Email: spt3am@gmail.com
U.S. ARMY MUSEUM OF HAWAI'I
Service Opportunity:
1. Welcome Desk Volunteers - Our Welcome Desk Volunteers greet visitors from around the world and share information about the museum. Those applying must be over the age of 18 and can be active duty military, family members, retirees, veterans, or a person with an interest in history and a strong desire to interact with the public. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Shifts are from 10:00am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5:00pm.
2. Volunteer Guides - Our Volunteer Guide positions include scheduled tour guides and roaming tour guides. Scheduled tours consist of guiding pre-arranged tour groups that could include active duty military, elementary through college students, international groups, and dignitaries. Roaming tour guides mingle with visitors throughout the museum answering questions. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and can be active duty military, family members, retirees, veterans, or a person with an interest in history and a strong desire to interact with the public. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Shifts are dependent on scheduled tours or are flexible in the case of the roaming tour guides.
Service Location: The Army Museum is located on the corner of Kalia Road and Saratoga Road. Museum validated parking for volunteers is in the lot across the street from the museum. We are right on the bus route too.
Requirements: Attire: need to wear nice, clean, clothing. No t-shirts, blue jeans or slippers.
Days/Times: Varies, see above, based on the different volunteer opportunities.
Site Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (808)438-2825
1. Welcome Desk Volunteers - Our Welcome Desk Volunteers greet visitors from around the world and share information about the museum. Those applying must be over the age of 18 and can be active duty military, family members, retirees, veterans, or a person with an interest in history and a strong desire to interact with the public. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Shifts are from 10:00am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5:00pm.
2. Volunteer Guides - Our Volunteer Guide positions include scheduled tour guides and roaming tour guides. Scheduled tours consist of guiding pre-arranged tour groups that could include active duty military, elementary through college students, international groups, and dignitaries. Roaming tour guides mingle with visitors throughout the museum answering questions. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and can be active duty military, family members, retirees, veterans, or a person with an interest in history and a strong desire to interact with the public. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Shifts are dependent on scheduled tours or are flexible in the case of the roaming tour guides.
Service Location: The Army Museum is located on the corner of Kalia Road and Saratoga Road. Museum validated parking for volunteers is in the lot across the street from the museum. We are right on the bus route too.
Requirements: Attire: need to wear nice, clean, clothing. No t-shirts, blue jeans or slippers.
Days/Times: Varies, see above, based on the different volunteer opportunities.
Site Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (808)438-2825
Last updated Summer 2017
