The Health Pathway (soon to be known as “Human Physiology”) gives students in Biology, Microbiology, and Family Resources classes an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the healthcare field. Students help address and reduce the severity of health issues such as diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. They participate in and support community outreach service-learning programs at health fairs and blood drives alongside other health care professionals and social workers.
The following information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. If you encounter inaccurate information, please send an email to [email protected].
Other health-related sites are available in the bridging generations pathway.
The following information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. If you encounter inaccurate information, please send an email to [email protected].
Other health-related sites are available in the bridging generations pathway.
BLOOD BANK OF HAWAI'I *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/30/2023)
Website: www.BBH.org
Volunteer Page: Become a Blood Bank Volunteer
Service Opportunity:
Community volunteers are critical members of our team.
We would not be able to meet the needs of Hawaii’s patients without our team of volunteers. Each and every day, volunteers play a critical role in getting various blood products, including COVID convalescent plasma (CCP), to patients who need it, and providing a variety of support.
What can you do to help? The following volunteer opportunities are examples of how you can help Blood Bank of Hawaii:
Volunteer on a schedule that fits your needs in a fun, friendly environment with caring staff members.
Service Location/Days/Times: Participate in this important community service and make an impact in the lives of Hawaii’s patients, on a schedule that fits your needs, in a fun, friendly environment, with caring staff members.
Visit BBH Volunteering for more information.
You can make an impact in the lives of Hawaii’s patients.
Just download our BBH Volunteer Application Form and submit it to [email protected].
Site Contact: Kozzie LeJay, Blood Bank of Hawaii| Human Resources Manager
Address: 2043 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808) 628-0689
Fax: (877) 473-7004
Main phone line: (808) 848-4770
***Waiting for response***
See all Blood Bank Blood Drives Below
Volunteer Page: Become a Blood Bank Volunteer
Service Opportunity:
Community volunteers are critical members of our team.
We would not be able to meet the needs of Hawaii’s patients without our team of volunteers. Each and every day, volunteers play a critical role in getting various blood products, including COVID convalescent plasma (CCP), to patients who need it, and providing a variety of support.
What can you do to help? The following volunteer opportunities are examples of how you can help Blood Bank of Hawaii:
- Monitor donors after they have given blood
- Provide administrative and clerical support
- Help with special projects
- Telephone donors to confirm their blood donation appointment
- Host our donor refreshment area
- If you see an opportunity to help, just ask
Volunteer on a schedule that fits your needs in a fun, friendly environment with caring staff members.
Service Location/Days/Times: Participate in this important community service and make an impact in the lives of Hawaii’s patients, on a schedule that fits your needs, in a fun, friendly environment, with caring staff members.
Visit BBH Volunteering for more information.
You can make an impact in the lives of Hawaii’s patients.
Just download our BBH Volunteer Application Form and submit it to [email protected].
Site Contact: Kozzie LeJay, Blood Bank of Hawaii| Human Resources Manager
Address: 2043 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808) 628-0689
Fax: (877) 473-7004
Main phone line: (808) 848-4770
***Waiting for response***
See all Blood Bank Blood Drives Below
BRISTOL HOSPICE ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS IN LIMITED CAPACITY *** (UPDATED 10/25/23)
Website: https://bristolhospice-hawaii.com/
Service Opportunity:
Providing companionship to patients and family. Patient Services
Ask about “Students in Health Field” Volunteer group
Teen Volunteer group – start date TBD
Hospice Veteran Program for Institute of Human Services (IHS – Hawaii)
We Honor Veteran Program, and more!
Service Location:
TBA / Virtual / Case by Case Basis
Face-to-Face visits resumed end of March 2022 for all fully vaccinated volunteers, other opportunities also available for volunteering: Zoom calls with patients or care givers, phone calls, Pen Pal Cards and future expos such as Alzheimer’s Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, PRIDE Festival and more!
Requirements:
Interview, background check, drug screen, TB test, Relias training/orientation, driver's license and auto insurance. Bristol will provide all necessary PPE for Face-to-Face Visits.
Days/Times:
Days and times depending on student schedule/availability
Site Contact:
Dr. Joseph Eppink
Shelley Paet, Volunteer Coordinator & Death Doula
Savannah Coules, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone:
(808) 397-8932
(808) 536-8012
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator, Death Doula & Music
Bristol Hospice Hawaii, LLC
55 Merchant St. #2900
Honolulu, Hi 96813
Bristol Hospice regarding (COVID-19)
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated for in-person visits for patients, N95 masks required for visits. If not vaccinated, volunteers are more than welcome to participate in virtual support, phone calls, Pen Pal cards and other indirect activities.
Join our Volunteer Team!
Service Opportunity:
Providing companionship to patients and family. Patient Services
Ask about “Students in Health Field” Volunteer group
Teen Volunteer group – start date TBD
Hospice Veteran Program for Institute of Human Services (IHS – Hawaii)
We Honor Veteran Program, and more!
Service Location:
TBA / Virtual / Case by Case Basis
Face-to-Face visits resumed end of March 2022 for all fully vaccinated volunteers, other opportunities also available for volunteering: Zoom calls with patients or care givers, phone calls, Pen Pal Cards and future expos such as Alzheimer’s Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, PRIDE Festival and more!
Requirements:
Interview, background check, drug screen, TB test, Relias training/orientation, driver's license and auto insurance. Bristol will provide all necessary PPE for Face-to-Face Visits.
Days/Times:
Days and times depending on student schedule/availability
Site Contact:
Dr. Joseph Eppink
Shelley Paet, Volunteer Coordinator & Death Doula
Savannah Coules, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone:
(808) 397-8932
(808) 536-8012
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator, Death Doula & Music
Bristol Hospice Hawaii, LLC
55 Merchant St. #2900
Honolulu, Hi 96813
Bristol Hospice regarding (COVID-19)
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated for in-person visits for patients, N95 masks required for visits. If not vaccinated, volunteers are more than welcome to participate in virtual support, phone calls, Pen Pal cards and other indirect activities.
Join our Volunteer Team!
DIAMOND HEAD CLUBHOUSE *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 09/05/23)
Website: https://friendsofdiamondheadclubhouse.org
Student Service Opportunity: Helping adults with mental illness move towards recovery. A Clubhouse is a unique, voluntary, member-driven psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults who experience the challenges of mental illness.
Students will participate in a variety of activities including, but not limited to...
Service Location: East Honolulu Treatment Service Section - 3627 Kilauea Avenue, #410, Honolulu, HI
Requirements: 30+ hours of volunteering minimum, Background Check, references required
Days/Times: Monday-Friday / 8am-4pm
Site Contact: Paul Newell
Phone: (808) 733-9188
Fax: (808) 733-9099
Email: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Note: Please contact me via email or phone to answer questions or discuss details.
Student Service Opportunity: Helping adults with mental illness move towards recovery. A Clubhouse is a unique, voluntary, member-driven psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults who experience the challenges of mental illness.
Students will participate in a variety of activities including, but not limited to...
- Business Unit activities- answering phones, making copies, keeping and recording statistics, emailing, making packets, etc...
- Kitchen Unit activities- food prep, cooking, dish washing, sweeping, mopping, thrift store, snack shop, etc...
- Gardening- harvesting, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, etc... gardening is generally done in the mornings (please dress comfortable/appropriate for gardening)
- Attend Clubhouse meeting(s) in person or virtually
- Teach classes to members (in-person or virtual)- Time Management, Cooking Class, Stress/Anxiety Reduction, Resume Writing, Exercise, Clubhouse Safety Training w/ staff Mark Golden, Wiki Workout, etc...
- Tutoring one-on-one with members (in-person or virtual)
Service Location: East Honolulu Treatment Service Section - 3627 Kilauea Avenue, #410, Honolulu, HI
Requirements: 30+ hours of volunteering minimum, Background Check, references required
Days/Times: Monday-Friday / 8am-4pm
Site Contact: Paul Newell
Phone: (808) 733-9188
Fax: (808) 733-9099
Email: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Note: Please contact me via email or phone to answer questions or discuss details.
HAWAI'I FOODBANK *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 09/13/23)
Website: https://hawaiifoodbank.org/
Service Opportunity: TBA / Food Security
Hawai'i Foodbank's mission is recognized as an essential service, which means that volunteers like you are a part of the essential workforce.
Now, more than ever, people are facing food insecurity and counting on Hawai'i Foodbank.
Hawai’i Foodbank is looking for committed volunteers to prepare and provide food to members of our community impacted by the pandemic, as well as those already facing hunger every day. Volunteers can sign up for the following opportunities:
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANCE
Daily Food Sorting, Dry Salvage - Help sort dry goods at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to 12 pm, or 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on weekdays (Monday - Friday). Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 15 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
Daily Food Inspection, Produce - Help sort produce at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to 12 pm, or 12 pm to 2:30 pm (Monday – Thursday) and Friday from 9 am to 11 am. and 11 am to 1 pm. Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 15 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
Daily Food Inspection, Bread - Help sort bread at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, Monday through Friday. Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
SATURDAY EVENTS
Food 4 Keiki Packing – The first Saturday of every month from 8 am – 12 pm. Volunteers (40 – 45 people) are needed to help pack roughly 7,000 bags of food for our School Pantry program. The packing will take place at our warehouse, 2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819. Volunteers must be 16 or older to participate and must be able to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive movements the entire shift.
Senior Food Box (CSFP) Packing – The third Saturday of every month from 8 am – 12 pm. Volunteers (65 - 90 ppl) are needed to help pack 2,300 boxes of USDA choice food for seniors on O`ahu and Kaua`i. Volunteers will be working outside at our warehouse at 2611 Kilihau St., Honolulu, HI 96819. This activity is open to individuals 16 or older and volunteers must be able to stand, bend, lift (up to 30 lbs.), and perform repetitive movements the entire shift.
DISTRIBUTIONS
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (King’s Chapel – Agency Partner) - 549 Halemaumau St, Honolulu, HI 96821 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 9:30 am to 1 pm. 10 – 15 volunteers are needed to assist with packing, loading cars with food, and traffic. Volunteers must be 13 years or older to participate (volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently, those under 13 – 15 years old must volunteer with an adult) and must be able to stand, bend, and lift the entire shift.
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (Angel Network Charities – Agency Partner) - 5339 Kalani`anaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821 on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. 5 – 10 volunteers are needed to assist with a drive-thru distribution. Volunteers must be 14 years or older to participate (volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently; those 14 – 15 years old must volunteer with an adult) and must be able to stand, bend, and lift the entire shift.
Food Pantry and ‘Ohana Distribution (St. John the Baptist – Agency Partner) - 2324 Omilo Ln., Honolulu, HI 96819 on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th (when there are 5 weeks in the month) Wednesday, from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with packing and to help with distributing during a pantry and food distribution. Volunteers will be required to stand, bend and lift the entire shift the minimum age to volunteer for this event is 18 years or older.
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (Lighthouse Outreach – Agency Partner) – 94-230 Leokane St., Waipahu, HI 96797 almost every Friday from 8:30 am – 12 pm (check with Volunteer Services or Volgistics to verify it is scheduled). 10 volunteers are needed to distribute food and help clients carry their food to their car. This activity is open to individuals 16 or older.
Site Contact: Kimo Brown, Community Engagement and Volunteer Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 954-7866
Fax: (808) 836-2272
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: TBA / Food Security
Hawai'i Foodbank's mission is recognized as an essential service, which means that volunteers like you are a part of the essential workforce.
Now, more than ever, people are facing food insecurity and counting on Hawai'i Foodbank.
Hawai’i Foodbank is looking for committed volunteers to prepare and provide food to members of our community impacted by the pandemic, as well as those already facing hunger every day. Volunteers can sign up for the following opportunities:
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANCE
Daily Food Sorting, Dry Salvage - Help sort dry goods at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to 12 pm, or 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on weekdays (Monday - Friday). Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 15 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
Daily Food Inspection, Produce - Help sort produce at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to 12 pm, or 12 pm to 2:30 pm (Monday – Thursday) and Friday from 9 am to 11 am. and 11 am to 1 pm. Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 15 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
Daily Food Inspection, Bread - Help sort bread at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, Monday through Friday. Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers per shift. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift.
SATURDAY EVENTS
Food 4 Keiki Packing – The first Saturday of every month from 8 am – 12 pm. Volunteers (40 – 45 people) are needed to help pack roughly 7,000 bags of food for our School Pantry program. The packing will take place at our warehouse, 2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819. Volunteers must be 16 or older to participate and must be able to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive movements the entire shift.
Senior Food Box (CSFP) Packing – The third Saturday of every month from 8 am – 12 pm. Volunteers (65 - 90 ppl) are needed to help pack 2,300 boxes of USDA choice food for seniors on O`ahu and Kaua`i. Volunteers will be working outside at our warehouse at 2611 Kilihau St., Honolulu, HI 96819. This activity is open to individuals 16 or older and volunteers must be able to stand, bend, lift (up to 30 lbs.), and perform repetitive movements the entire shift.
DISTRIBUTIONS
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (King’s Chapel – Agency Partner) - 549 Halemaumau St, Honolulu, HI 96821 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 9:30 am to 1 pm. 10 – 15 volunteers are needed to assist with packing, loading cars with food, and traffic. Volunteers must be 13 years or older to participate (volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently, those under 13 – 15 years old must volunteer with an adult) and must be able to stand, bend, and lift the entire shift.
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (Angel Network Charities – Agency Partner) - 5339 Kalani`anaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821 on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. 5 – 10 volunteers are needed to assist with a drive-thru distribution. Volunteers must be 14 years or older to participate (volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently; those 14 – 15 years old must volunteer with an adult) and must be able to stand, bend, and lift the entire shift.
Food Pantry and ‘Ohana Distribution (St. John the Baptist – Agency Partner) - 2324 Omilo Ln., Honolulu, HI 96819 on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th (when there are 5 weeks in the month) Wednesday, from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with packing and to help with distributing during a pantry and food distribution. Volunteers will be required to stand, bend and lift the entire shift the minimum age to volunteer for this event is 18 years or older.
`Ohana Distribution Assistance (Lighthouse Outreach – Agency Partner) – 94-230 Leokane St., Waipahu, HI 96797 almost every Friday from 8:30 am – 12 pm (check with Volunteer Services or Volgistics to verify it is scheduled). 10 volunteers are needed to distribute food and help clients carry their food to their car. This activity is open to individuals 16 or older.
Site Contact: Kimo Brown, Community Engagement and Volunteer Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 954-7866
Fax: (808) 836-2272
Email: [email protected]
HAWAI'I MEALS ON WHEELS [HMOW] *** OPEN AND LOOKING FOR SERVICE LEARNERS TO DELIVER MEALS *** (UPDATED 11/09/23)
Accepting volunteers that are fully vaccinated.
Website: www.hmow.org
Would you like to bring joy and smiles to people? Consider becoming a volunteer driver at Hawaii Meals on Wheels. We are in need of drivers who will deliver hot nutritious meals to frail and home bound seniors throughout Oahu.
For information about becoming a driver, contact Brad by email or call (808) 784-2756.
Service Opportunity: Meal delivery drivers or office help
Service Location: Office – Manoa Valley Church 2728 Huapala St., Honolulu, HI
Delivery areas – Various around the island of Oahu.
Requirements:
Days/Times: Various days and times between Monday and Friday
Site Contact: Bradley Akamu, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: Main line (808) 988-6747
Direct line (808) 784-2756
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hmow.org
Would you like to bring joy and smiles to people? Consider becoming a volunteer driver at Hawaii Meals on Wheels. We are in need of drivers who will deliver hot nutritious meals to frail and home bound seniors throughout Oahu.
For information about becoming a driver, contact Brad by email or call (808) 784-2756.
Service Opportunity: Meal delivery drivers or office help
Service Location: Office – Manoa Valley Church 2728 Huapala St., Honolulu, HI
Delivery areas – Various around the island of Oahu.
Requirements:
- Have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
- Be able to lift and carry around 5-10 pounds
Days/Times: Various days and times between Monday and Friday
Site Contact: Bradley Akamu, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: Main line (808) 988-6747
Direct line (808) 784-2756
Email: [email protected]
HEALTH PROMOTION TEAM (HPT) *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 08/21/23)
This service-learning pathway will be of particular interest to students pursuing a healthcare career. When students complete their service-learning, they will have a better understanding of how their individual service connects with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGʻs). As a member of the KSSLP Health Pathway Hub team (HPT), you will be instrumental in promoting the health, wellness and civic well-being of your school and community. Also, gain experience and hands-on knowledge working with our many established community partners.
Service Opportunities include:
Due to the KCC guidelines for social distancing and mask policy, you will need to make an appointment, there will be new forms each week. More details on the KSSLP homepage.
Service Location: Varies depending on what community partner you will work with, but mostly virtual now.
Requirements:
Days/Times: We are flexible and will work with your schedule.
Site Contact: Health Pathway Leader- Tepora Rekis
Phone: (808) 734-9353
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGʻs). As a member of the KSSLP Health Pathway Hub team (HPT), you will be instrumental in promoting the health, wellness and civic well-being of your school and community. Also, gain experience and hands-on knowledge working with our many established community partners.
Service Opportunities include:
- Working on health issues related to your course content.
- Promoting health awareness and community resilience on the KCC campus through virtual health fairs like the KCC Bloodmobile Drive we will be having twice throughout the semester.
- Organize wellness workshops and participate in upcoming events, such as this opportunity to reduce food insecurity:
The Pohukaina Food Pantry, Thursday from 2 - 5pm. To sign up: http://go.hawaii.edu/mfV
Due to the KCC guidelines for social distancing and mask policy, you will need to make an appointment, there will be new forms each week. More details on the KSSLP homepage.
Service Location: Varies depending on what community partner you will work with, but mostly virtual now.
Requirements:
- Commitment throughout the semester.
- Positive attitude and willingness to communicate with others about the importance of donating blood and promoting the health of our KCC `Ohana.
- Students will assist, help organize blood drives & wellness workshops, and participate in a variety of other health events.
- Students will also engage in on-going discussions and reflection throughout the semester.
Days/Times: We are flexible and will work with your schedule.
Site Contact: Health Pathway Leader- Tepora Rekis
Phone: (808) 734-9353
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
HUGS HAWAI'I *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/25/23)
Website: Volunteer — HUGS (hugshawaii.org)
HUGS (Help, Understanding, & Group Support) Hawai’i - Monthly program events and projects
– Assist with various tasks and assignments, in support of Hawaii’s seriously ill children and their families.
Please note: Interaction with HUGS families may include virtual and in person gatherings. In addition to the submission of volunteer forms, participants are required to attend an hour long virtual orientation and training.
To Apply:
Download and complete forms at Volunteer — HUGS (hugshawaii.org) ,secure required documentation then submit them via:
Once forms and documents have been received and reviewed, you will be contacted to discuss your application and to schedule a 1 hour orientation and volunteer training session. After completing the training, you will be ready to sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Description:
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) serves Hawaii families with a child, from birth to 21 years old, who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening or life changing condition. Through an array of comprehensive, long-term support programs, HUGS helps each member of the family on their journey of caring for a seriously ill child, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Service Opportunity:
HUGS provides support and compassion to families with seriously ill children. Monthly events and activities are conducted, in order to provide opportunities for families and youth to strengthen supportive relationships and receive help and services. Volunteer opportunities may include (but not limited to) interactions with families, planning of activities, assisting with fundraising and community events, as well as being assigned various tasks in support of HUGS staff, families and youth.
Service Location: HUGS House (3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816) and at various community locations in which an event or project is being hosted.
Days/Times:
Requirements:
Site Contact: Alan Castillo, Community Resource Development Coordinator
Phone: (808) 380-6930
Email: [email protected]
HUGS (Help, Understanding, & Group Support) Hawai’i - Monthly program events and projects
– Assist with various tasks and assignments, in support of Hawaii’s seriously ill children and their families.
Please note: Interaction with HUGS families may include virtual and in person gatherings. In addition to the submission of volunteer forms, participants are required to attend an hour long virtual orientation and training.
To Apply:
Download and complete forms at Volunteer — HUGS (hugshawaii.org) ,secure required documentation then submit them via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: (808) 732-4881; or
- Mail/Drop Off: HUGS, 3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816.
Once forms and documents have been received and reviewed, you will be contacted to discuss your application and to schedule a 1 hour orientation and volunteer training session. After completing the training, you will be ready to sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Description:
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) serves Hawaii families with a child, from birth to 21 years old, who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening or life changing condition. Through an array of comprehensive, long-term support programs, HUGS helps each member of the family on their journey of caring for a seriously ill child, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Service Opportunity:
HUGS provides support and compassion to families with seriously ill children. Monthly events and activities are conducted, in order to provide opportunities for families and youth to strengthen supportive relationships and receive help and services. Volunteer opportunities may include (but not limited to) interactions with families, planning of activities, assisting with fundraising and community events, as well as being assigned various tasks in support of HUGS staff, families and youth.
Service Location: HUGS House (3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816) and at various community locations in which an event or project is being hosted.
Days/Times:
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Occasional evening and weekend events with varying times
Requirements:
- Volunteer application
- Volunteer Agreement and Release/Waiver Form
- Medical clearance
- Participation in a 1 hour HUGS Orientation and Volunteer Training session
Site Contact: Alan Castillo, Community Resource Development Coordinator
Phone: (808) 380-6930
Email: [email protected]
ISLANDS HOSPICE *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/26/23)
Website: www.islandshospice.com
Volunteers play a vital role in hospice care and help provide activities that can enhance quality of life while bringing true joy to patients facing terminal illnesses. Volunteers are also important in easing the burdens associated with end-of-life care for families and loved ones. Volunteers are friends and supporters to patients and their families.
Service Opportunities:
* Office support and or patient and family companionship visits
- Senior EXPO Fair
- UH Volunteer Fair
Service Locations: 820 Mililani St., Ste 400, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Requirements: Compassion, office skills
Days/Times: Office M- F 8-5pm
Site Contact: Lurline Liu - Volunteer Trainer
Phone: 808-339-4609 Office: 808-520-2552 ext: 577
Email: [email protected]
KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER - SOCIAL SERVICES *** DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 10/25/23)
Website: http://kahuku.hhsc.org/services/social-services/default.aspx
Service Opportunity: As a (prospective) Social Work student, you will be involved in different aspects of healthcare social work: case management, discharge planning, co-facilitating (2) social services programs, crisis intervention in our Emergency Dept. and community referrals. Duties include: completing psychosocial assessments, discharge planning with patient and/or family, completing community applications with patients, medical referrals (i.e. DME, long-term care placement, etc.) and more.
Service Location: Kahuku Medical Center -- Social Services
Requirements: Interview
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Site Contact: Kori Napa'a, LCSW
Phone: (808) 293-6232
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: As a (prospective) Social Work student, you will be involved in different aspects of healthcare social work: case management, discharge planning, co-facilitating (2) social services programs, crisis intervention in our Emergency Dept. and community referrals. Duties include: completing psychosocial assessments, discharge planning with patient and/or family, completing community applications with patients, medical referrals (i.e. DME, long-term care placement, etc.) and more.
Service Location: Kahuku Medical Center -- Social Services
Requirements: Interview
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Site Contact: Kori Napa'a, LCSW
Phone: (808) 293-6232
Email: [email protected]
KAISER PERMANENTE *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 1/17/23)
For more information: www.kp.org/volunteer/hi
Applications are taken year round. Please specify your requested volunteer dates on the application. A minimum of two weeks is preferred to process applications prior to being scheduled for a mandatory orientation. Students must also adhere to Service-Learning deadlines***
Service Opportunities: Join our care team as hospital patient visitors, in art and music programs, and/or administrative support and service roles in various hospital, clinic, and support departments.
Service Location: Moanalua Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Rd. (Primary location) and various clinic locations.
Requirements:
During virtual interview:
Background Check Authorization & Health Requirements Form is due.
Mandatory Orientation: Various dates by invitation only.
Minimum Commitment:
Days/Times: M-F anytime from 8am – 4m, weekends varies
Site Contact: Jackie Fernando, MBA, IA
Coordinator, Care Experience & Service
Patient and Family Centered Care | Volunteer Services
Phone: 1-808-271-4831
Fax: 1-808-432-8136
Email: [email protected]
Applications are taken year round. Please specify your requested volunteer dates on the application. A minimum of two weeks is preferred to process applications prior to being scheduled for a mandatory orientation. Students must also adhere to Service-Learning deadlines***
Service Opportunities: Join our care team as hospital patient visitors, in art and music programs, and/or administrative support and service roles in various hospital, clinic, and support departments.
Service Location: Moanalua Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Rd. (Primary location) and various clinic locations.
Requirements:
- Online Application
- Recommendations Forms
- Service-Learning Agreement
- Covid Vaccination
During virtual interview:
Background Check Authorization & Health Requirements Form is due.
Mandatory Orientation: Various dates by invitation only.
Minimum Commitment:
- Four hours per day, one day per week, total 80 hours.
- Flexible scheduling, Leadership roles, & Department changes are offered after minimum commitment completed and satisfactory evaluations.
Days/Times: M-F anytime from 8am – 4m, weekends varies
Site Contact: Jackie Fernando, MBA, IA
Coordinator, Care Experience & Service
Patient and Family Centered Care | Volunteer Services
Phone: 1-808-271-4831
Fax: 1-808-432-8136
Email: [email protected]
KE OLA MAMO *** WE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/30/23)
Website: www.keolamamo.org
Service Opportunity: Positions in the field of social work, shadowing various health professionals.
Service Location: Varies; main location is at 1505 Dillingham Blvd., Room 205
Requirements:
Days/Times: 20 hours/semester varies
Site Contact: Jenie Naʻone
Phone: (808) 848-8000 ext. 236
Email: [email protected]
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Service Opportunity: Positions in the field of social work, shadowing various health professionals.
Service Location: Varies; main location is at 1505 Dillingham Blvd., Room 205
Requirements:
- Orientation
- Business/casual attire
Days/Times: 20 hours/semester varies
Site Contact: Jenie Naʻone
Phone: (808) 848-8000 ext. 236
Email: [email protected]
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KŌKUA MARKET *** CLOSED No longer taking service learners***(UPDATED 11/08/23)
Website: https://www.kokuamarket.com
About Kōkua Market: Established in 1971, Kokua Market is the first natural foods cooperative in Hawaii, and the only one in Honolulu!
Kōkua Market is committed to being an incubator for locally made, fresh and healthy,
organic products - supporting local farmers, local artisans and backyard gardeners.
Kōkua Market is dedicated to creating and fostering a market that is rooted in community,
owned by community and that invests in our community.
Opportunities at Kōkua Market could be learning about and contributing to:
Days/Times: Schedule TBD,
(Between the hours of 9 am-7 pm M-Sat, 10 am-5 pm Sundays)
Site Contact: Karla Meeks
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 232-9106
About Kōkua Market: Established in 1971, Kokua Market is the first natural foods cooperative in Hawaii, and the only one in Honolulu!
Kōkua Market is committed to being an incubator for locally made, fresh and healthy,
organic products - supporting local farmers, local artisans and backyard gardeners.
Kōkua Market is dedicated to creating and fostering a market that is rooted in community,
owned by community and that invests in our community.
Opportunities at Kōkua Market could be learning about and contributing to:
- The local farmers we partner with while working with our produce department
- Merchandising, marketing and social media to elevate a businesses branding;
- learning about cooperatively run businesses
- Food prep (deli, grab and go, bakery)
Days/Times: Schedule TBD,
(Between the hours of 9 am-7 pm M-Sat, 10 am-5 pm Sundays)
Site Contact: Karla Meeks
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 232-9106
LĒ'AHI HOSPITAL ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS*** (UPDATED 08/28/23)
Website: https://leahi.hhsc.org
http://corp.hhsc.org/oahu/leahi/index.html
Applicants must:
Volunteers are needed to push wheelchairs to and from activities, help with activities, visit one to one with residents, do light office work, and other related duties. Volunteers are not allowed to do nursing care. Sample volunteer jobs available: activity helpers, seamstress, hospital lobby greeter, playing ukulele or piano, help residents do crafts, play Hanafuda or Mah Jong.
Procedure:
Applicants are placed according to information provided on the application. Volunteer applications take two to four weeks to process. Not all applicants are accepted into the volunteer program. For more information call Joan Watanabe at 808-733-7972 or email at [email protected].
Service Opportunity: Assist with resident programs, adult day care and recreational therapy
Service Location: 3675 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Requirements: Application, 2-step TB test, Background check ($12 for processing either in cash or check), Fingerprinting, Drug Testing (about three to four weeks processing time)
Days/Times: Day shift, 7days/week, very flexible hours
Site Contact: Mr. Sean Simmons
Phone: (808) 733-7972
Email: [email protected]
http://corp.hhsc.org/oahu/leahi/index.html
Applicants must:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Commit to volunteering at least 4 months
- Volunteer at least once a week for 2 hours
- Pass a random drug test, confidential criminal background check and be fingerprinted (required for all Hawaii Health Systems Corporation volunteers)
Volunteers are needed to push wheelchairs to and from activities, help with activities, visit one to one with residents, do light office work, and other related duties. Volunteers are not allowed to do nursing care. Sample volunteer jobs available: activity helpers, seamstress, hospital lobby greeter, playing ukulele or piano, help residents do crafts, play Hanafuda or Mah Jong.
Procedure:
- Interested applicant completes the Application Form, Background Check Form, Drug Screen Authorization Form, and Acknowledgement Form. Additionally, minors must complete the Parental Consent Form for Minors.
- Volunteer Coordinator reviews the Volunteer Application and refers application to hospital sections requesting for volunteers.
- If the section is interested in the applicant, the applicant may be called in for an interview.
- If the section accepts applicant, applicant is notified and asked to submit a current (within 12 months) 2-step tuberculosis test. Skin test is given free at Diamond Head Health Center, 3627 Kilauea Ave., Room 302, on Mondays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Call 808-733-9220 for more information. Tuberculosis skin tests and chest x-rays are also given at Lanakila Health Center, 1700 Lanakila Ave. ground floor. Call 808-832-5731 for more information.
- Human Resource Office at Leahi Hospital will make arrangements with the applicant to be fingerprinted and for random drug testing.
- Applicants then complete:
- An orientation session with the Volunteer Services Coordinator or designee
- Sign a volunteer agreement and view HIPAA Privacy video.
- Applicant is assigned to a section, given a nametag, and welcomed as a new volunteer.
Applicants are placed according to information provided on the application. Volunteer applications take two to four weeks to process. Not all applicants are accepted into the volunteer program. For more information call Joan Watanabe at 808-733-7972 or email at [email protected].
Service Opportunity: Assist with resident programs, adult day care and recreational therapy
Service Location: 3675 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Requirements: Application, 2-step TB test, Background check ($12 for processing either in cash or check), Fingerprinting, Drug Testing (about three to four weeks processing time)
Days/Times: Day shift, 7days/week, very flexible hours
Site Contact: Mr. Sean Simmons
Phone: (808) 733-7972
Email: [email protected]
MAUNALANI NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER *** Open and taking service learners*** (AS OF 11/06/23)
Website: https://maunalaninursing.org/
Service Opportunity: Will be decided on case by case basis must call for information
Service Location: TBA most likely remote
Location: Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5113 Maunalani Circle Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 732-0771
Fax: (808) 735-5980
Email: [email protected]
Site Contact: Czarina Tabilas-Palmeira
Phone: (808) 695-2872
Email: [email protected]
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Service Opportunity: Will be decided on case by case basis must call for information
Service Location: TBA most likely remote
Location: Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5113 Maunalani Circle Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 732-0771
Fax: (808) 735-5980
Email: [email protected]
Site Contact: Czarina Tabilas-Palmeira
Phone: (808) 695-2872
Email: [email protected]
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NAVIAN HAWAI'I HOSPICE HEALTHCARE **OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 09/05/23)
Website: https://www.navianhawaii.org/ and https://www.navianhawaii.org/volunteer/
Service Opportunity: Volunteer / Hospice Healthcare
Service Location: 860 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
Site Contact: Eumie Imm Stroukoff, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808) 924-9255
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Volunteer / Hospice Healthcare
Service Location: 860 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
Site Contact: Eumie Imm Stroukoff, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808) 924-9255
Email: [email protected]
PROJECT VISION HAWAII***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS*** (10/30/23)
Website: Volunteer — Project Vision Hawaii
Service Opportunity: PVH is a non-profit, community driven organization serving Hawaii through vision screening and mobile hygiene services. In partnership with the DOE and DOH, one of our major efforts is our Better Vision for Keiki program where we offer free vision screenings for children in Title 1 public schools and charter schools to address visual impairments. We also offer a mobile hygiene truck (HieHie), COVID-19 vaccination and testing, as well as SNAP outreach.
Service Location: We currently have programs available for volunteers on Maui, O'ahu, and Hawaii
By volunteering with us, your nursing students will contribute to our mission of improving access to healthcare for the people of Hawai'i as well gain valuable clinical experience. Here are some of the ways volunteers can help:
- Event set-up, tables, chairs, intake paperwork, etc
- Far vision screening
- Near vision screening
- Reading glasses fitting
- Keiki screenings
- Event take-down
We recently began using a new platform for our volunteers through Better Impact. Please visit this link: http://bttr.im/3fqh9 to create an account and complete our new application form! This will allow you to schedule yourself for the events you are interested in attending, offer training, allow you to log your hours and much more.
Site Contact: Pono Hicks, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Sarah Osofsky
(she/her)
Community Health Worker| Project Vision Hawaii
(808) 271-5214
[email protected]
Service Opportunity: PVH is a non-profit, community driven organization serving Hawaii through vision screening and mobile hygiene services. In partnership with the DOE and DOH, one of our major efforts is our Better Vision for Keiki program where we offer free vision screenings for children in Title 1 public schools and charter schools to address visual impairments. We also offer a mobile hygiene truck (HieHie), COVID-19 vaccination and testing, as well as SNAP outreach.
Service Location: We currently have programs available for volunteers on Maui, O'ahu, and Hawaii
By volunteering with us, your nursing students will contribute to our mission of improving access to healthcare for the people of Hawai'i as well gain valuable clinical experience. Here are some of the ways volunteers can help:
- Event set-up, tables, chairs, intake paperwork, etc
- Far vision screening
- Near vision screening
- Reading glasses fitting
- Keiki screenings
- Event take-down
We recently began using a new platform for our volunteers through Better Impact. Please visit this link: http://bttr.im/3fqh9 to create an account and complete our new application form! This will allow you to schedule yourself for the events you are interested in attending, offer training, allow you to log your hours and much more.
Site Contact: Pono Hicks, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Sarah Osofsky
(she/her)
Community Health Worker| Project Vision Hawaii
(808) 271-5214
[email protected]
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF HAWAII *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 09/03/23)
Website: https://www.ronaldhousehawaii.org/index.php
Volunteer Page: https://www.ronaldhousehawaii.org/volunteer.php
Service Opportunity: Help us make our House a 'Home away from home' by providing a hot meal for our families. We welcome meals every day of the week but always guarantee Sunday dinner. Sponsor a meal for our families who are staying at our Judd and Oahu House (40 people) by cooking at our House, potluck style or by catering. We encourage you to bring your ingredients, your Ohana and your passion for cooking (and helping others, stay and eat with our families while they enjoy your meal.
Service Location: Judd Hillside Ronald McDonald House, 1970 Judd Hillside Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements:
Passion for helping make our home a home-away-from-home for seriously ill children and their families who come from the outer islands and Pacific Rim.
Days/Times: Lunch or Dinner daily. Sunday dinner is priority.
Site Contact: Kiree Higa
Phone: (808) 973–5683 ext. 241
FAX: (808) 955–8794
Email: [email protected]
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Volunteer Page: https://www.ronaldhousehawaii.org/volunteer.php
Service Opportunity: Help us make our House a 'Home away from home' by providing a hot meal for our families. We welcome meals every day of the week but always guarantee Sunday dinner. Sponsor a meal for our families who are staying at our Judd and Oahu House (40 people) by cooking at our House, potluck style or by catering. We encourage you to bring your ingredients, your Ohana and your passion for cooking (and helping others, stay and eat with our families while they enjoy your meal.
Service Location: Judd Hillside Ronald McDonald House, 1970 Judd Hillside Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements:
Passion for helping make our home a home-away-from-home for seriously ill children and their families who come from the outer islands and Pacific Rim.
Days/Times: Lunch or Dinner daily. Sunday dinner is priority.
Site Contact: Kiree Higa
Phone: (808) 973–5683 ext. 241
FAX: (808) 955–8794
Email: [email protected]
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SALVATION ARMY FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICES-INFANT MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 11/17/23)
Website: https://childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/the_salvation_army_family_treatment_services_therapeutic_nur_honolulu_hi
We’re providing food, supplies, emergency assistance and other services for those in need amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Make a donation or find other ways to send help at hawaii.salvationarmy.org.
Find volunteer center near you: https://volunteer.usawest.org/Home.aspx
The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services is a continuum of care for pregnant and parenting women and children and their families in early recovery from substance abuse and family trauma. The Infant Mental Health and Family Services department specializes in dyadic assessments and goal planning, visitation and reunification coaching, developmental play groups, couples and family counseling, respite childcare and integration of family services into treatment programming.
Service Opportunity: Service learners can support with infant and young child care during classes where children are not with their parent, including basic caregiving, soothing and feeding (no diapering is done by volunteers). They can engage in learning about infant mental health, stages of development, parenting supporting and coaching.
Service Location: 845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 (Access through front driveway or back gate)
Requirements:
Site Contact: Cheryl Harris
Phone: (808)739-4934
Email: [email protected]
The Salvation Army-Family Treatment Services
845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816
We’re providing food, supplies, emergency assistance and other services for those in need amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Make a donation or find other ways to send help at hawaii.salvationarmy.org.
Find volunteer center near you: https://volunteer.usawest.org/Home.aspx
The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services is a continuum of care for pregnant and parenting women and children and their families in early recovery from substance abuse and family trauma. The Infant Mental Health and Family Services department specializes in dyadic assessments and goal planning, visitation and reunification coaching, developmental play groups, couples and family counseling, respite childcare and integration of family services into treatment programming.
Service Opportunity: Service learners can support with infant and young child care during classes where children are not with their parent, including basic caregiving, soothing and feeding (no diapering is done by volunteers). They can engage in learning about infant mental health, stages of development, parenting supporting and coaching.
Service Location: 845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 (Access through front driveway or back gate)
Requirements:
- Application; Interview IMH and Family Services Coordinator and Reference Checks
- TB Clearance, COVID Vaccination, Background Check and Orientation (which includes an online training required by the Salvation Army on child safety and the prevention and detection of child abuse).
- Regular Attendance-2 hours/week commitment (2 hours per shift), minimum 40 hour total commitment
Site Contact: Cheryl Harris
Phone: (808)739-4934
Email: [email protected]
The Salvation Army-Family Treatment Services
845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816
SURFRIDER SPIRIT SESSIONS *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/18/23 )
Website: https://www.surferspirit.org/
“Volunteers are Our Heart and Soul”
Our success comes from the power of human connection and our linkage to the community!
Volunteers are what allows Surfrider Spirit Sessions to provide its unique culturally and environmentally aligned programs to help at-risk youth in our communities. Without the dedication and commitment of community volunteers our programs couldn’t exist!
When you become a mentor for Surfrider Spirit Sessions you become part of our Surf Ohana. You will be paired with a youth for the 8 weeks program and act as a “Surf Buddy,” coaching youth in the water, cheering them on, and offering assistance. Mentors help youth journal their experiences and offer their perspectives and life-skills wisdom in talk circles. As a mentor you'll work one-on-one with youth, but you’ll also be in a group setting with other mentors and their mentees. We will be there to support and guide you as you need, and provide guided activities and equipment for everyone at each session. Learn more about mentoring.
You don’t have to be a surfer to be part of our Surf Ohana. Many talented professionals and compassionate individuals have dedicated their time and talents to support our youth. Come join us!
Service Opportunity: Be a surf mentor for at risk youth
Service Location: Kuhio Beach (Canoes), Waikiki.
Requirements:
Days/Times: Saturdays 8am-noon or noon-4 pm
Site contact:
Sign Up!: Download Mentor Application or can be found on our website at: https://www.surferspirit.org/mentor
Join our Surf ʻOhana and get kids stoked on life!
If you are interested and can commit to any of our upcoming sessions’ dates, please download the application and send it to our Program Manager, Sam Rodrigues at [email protected]. For questions or more information call (808) 593-1718.
“Volunteers are Our Heart and Soul”
Our success comes from the power of human connection and our linkage to the community!
Volunteers are what allows Surfrider Spirit Sessions to provide its unique culturally and environmentally aligned programs to help at-risk youth in our communities. Without the dedication and commitment of community volunteers our programs couldn’t exist!
When you become a mentor for Surfrider Spirit Sessions you become part of our Surf Ohana. You will be paired with a youth for the 8 weeks program and act as a “Surf Buddy,” coaching youth in the water, cheering them on, and offering assistance. Mentors help youth journal their experiences and offer their perspectives and life-skills wisdom in talk circles. As a mentor you'll work one-on-one with youth, but you’ll also be in a group setting with other mentors and their mentees. We will be there to support and guide you as you need, and provide guided activities and equipment for everyone at each session. Learn more about mentoring.
You don’t have to be a surfer to be part of our Surf Ohana. Many talented professionals and compassionate individuals have dedicated their time and talents to support our youth. Come join us!
Service Opportunity: Be a surf mentor for at risk youth
Service Location: Kuhio Beach (Canoes), Waikiki.
Requirements:
- Must be at least an intermediate level surfer, comfortable in the water, and confident enough to offer basic surf instruction and guidance.
- Embody and demonstrate healthy life choices, (even if your path has been a bit bumpy, we welcome those who have made course corrections and are currently walking a healthier lifestyle!).
- Minimum of 22 years old.
- Dedicated, reliable, caring, patient.
- Willingness to mentor outside the program is a plus but not required.
- Commit to session time frame of 4 hours on Saturday for 8 consecutive weeks.
Days/Times: Saturdays 8am-noon or noon-4 pm
- Girls sessions and Boys sessions are typically held separately.
- Schedule will depend on the need of organizations we partner with.
Site contact:
- Sam Rodriguez - Surf Program Manager
- Email: sam@surferspirit.org
- Phone: (808) 721-5662
- General office information
- Office email: [email protected]
- Office number: (808) 593-1718
Sign Up!: Download Mentor Application or can be found on our website at: https://www.surferspirit.org/mentor
Join our Surf ʻOhana and get kids stoked on life!
If you are interested and can commit to any of our upcoming sessions’ dates, please download the application and send it to our Program Manager, Sam Rodrigues at [email protected]. For questions or more information call (808) 593-1718.
WAIKIKI SCHOOL FOOD FARM *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS ** (UPDATED 11/08/23)
Website: https://www.waikikischool.org/
Service Opportunity: Waikiki School Food Farm
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Lēʻahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI.
Corner of Monsarrat Avenue and Lēʻahi Avenue.
Requirements: Have an interest in learning about sustainable agriculture or a strong interest in teaching using the school garden. Volunteers must be prompt, consistent, have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. There are two opportunities:
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods: (AT THIS TIME, WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH STAFF SO THIS OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BE DELETED. I WILL UPDATE YOU IF/WHEN THIS CHANGES. THANK YOU!)
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades K-5th):
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Support garden lessons K-5th. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students.
Limited to 3 volunteers per day.
Site Contact: Karla Meek
Phone: (808) 232-9106
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Waikiki School Food Farm
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Lēʻahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI.
Corner of Monsarrat Avenue and Lēʻahi Avenue.
Requirements: Have an interest in learning about sustainable agriculture or a strong interest in teaching using the school garden. Volunteers must be prompt, consistent, have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. There are two opportunities:
- Supporting the food farm through physical activities such as weeding, mulching, digging, harvesting and pruning, and
- Supporting garden lessons involving students in grades K-5th.
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods: (AT THIS TIME, WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH STAFF SO THIS OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BE DELETED. I WILL UPDATE YOU IF/WHEN THIS CHANGES. THANK YOU!)
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades K-5th):
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Support garden lessons K-5th. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students.
Limited to 3 volunteers per day.
Site Contact: Karla Meek
Phone: (808) 232-9106
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Updated January 2022