STUDENT RESOURCES &
INCENTIVES
Service-Learning Incentives and Leadership Opportunities
- Federal Work Study
- Community Based Work Study
- Service-Learning Job Opportunities (more information to come!)
- Kapi'olani Engagement, Learning and Achievement Awards
If you successfully complete all the service-learning requirements in one semester, you are eligible to receive a various dollar amount in grant for the next semester. The grants are awarded on a very competitive basis.
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONNECT
Building the UH community through mentoring and purposeful connections
University of Hawai‘i Foundation Office of Alumni Relations
1314 South King St. Suite B, Honolulu, HI 96814
1.877.UH.ALUMS • connect.uhalumni.org
1314 South King St. Suite B, Honolulu, HI 96814
1.877.UH.ALUMS • connect.uhalumni.org
Are you a Honolulu resident in need of rent and utilities relief?
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has partnered with the City & County of Honolulu and Catholic Charities of Hawaiʻi to administer a $114 million dollar Rental and Utility Assistance Program to support Honolulu residents impacted by COVID-19.
If qualified, the program can assist residents with their rent and household utility bills for electricity, water and sewer, and gas for up to 12 months and money will go directly to the landlord or utility company.
Application will open April 5 at noon and will run till funds are exhausted.
To learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements, visit oneoahu.org/renthelp
If qualified, the program can assist residents with their rent and household utility bills for electricity, water and sewer, and gas for up to 12 months and money will go directly to the landlord or utility company.
Application will open April 5 at noon and will run till funds are exhausted.
To learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements, visit oneoahu.org/renthelp
Join Our RIO: [email protected]
The American Association of University Women at UH Mānoa (AAUW-UHM) is and will continue to be active for the 2021-22 academic school year.
The mission of our Registered Independent Organization (RIO) is to promote the values of AAUW on the UHM campus and in the community; we are working towards equality in society by providing the tools necessary for women to gain economic security, to pursue their education, and advocate for women's rights.
AAUW-UHM's internship program, consisting of five students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is housed in the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, under the supervision of Director Atina Pascua, and sponsored by the AAUW Honolulu Branch.
To become a member, please email [email protected] expressing your interest. We will ask follow up questions at that time. In order to have an active-status in our RIO, we ask that you attend at least one event every semester. We have no membership fees. Our RIO is open to everyone!
The mission of our Registered Independent Organization (RIO) is to promote the values of AAUW on the UHM campus and in the community; we are working towards equality in society by providing the tools necessary for women to gain economic security, to pursue their education, and advocate for women's rights.
AAUW-UHM's internship program, consisting of five students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is housed in the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, under the supervision of Director Atina Pascua, and sponsored by the AAUW Honolulu Branch.
To become a member, please email [email protected] expressing your interest. We will ask follow up questions at that time. In order to have an active-status in our RIO, we ask that you attend at least one event every semester. We have no membership fees. Our RIO is open to everyone!
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National Suicide Prevention
Meditation and other mindfulness practices can be great for your mental health, but it's vital to seek professional support if you need it.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.
Key resources to share:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
DOH Hawaii CARES | 1-808-832-3100 or toll-free 1-800-753-6879 |
Hawaii CARES is a free mental health and substance abuse call center.
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Throughout the month of September, NAMI will highlight “Together for Mental Health,” which encourages people to bring their voices together to advocate for better mental health care, including a crisis response system. NAMI wants any person experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors to have a number to call, a system to turn to, that would connect them to the treatment and support they need.
Informational Resources
Crisis Resources
Awareness Resources
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please refer to these images and graphics you can use on your website and social media accounts. Use #Suicide Prevention or #Together4MH
While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to come together with collective passion and strength around a difficult topic. The truth is, we can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health conditions and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life.
Fast Facts
These are only a few of the reasons why it’s important to take part in promoting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Please use these facts and others, including the “It’s Okay to Talk About Suicide” infographics on our website, to encourage discussions with your community through social media or other forms of outreach.
Individual Impact:
Community Impact:
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.
Key resources to share:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
DOH Hawaii CARES | 1-808-832-3100 or toll-free 1-800-753-6879 |
Hawaii CARES is a free mental health and substance abuse call center.
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Throughout the month of September, NAMI will highlight “Together for Mental Health,” which encourages people to bring their voices together to advocate for better mental health care, including a crisis response system. NAMI wants any person experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors to have a number to call, a system to turn to, that would connect them to the treatment and support they need.
Informational Resources
- Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
- Being Prepared for a Crisis
- Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
- Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.
Crisis Resources
- If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
- If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
- If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
Awareness Resources
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please refer to these images and graphics you can use on your website and social media accounts. Use #Suicide Prevention or #Together4MH
While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to come together with collective passion and strength around a difficult topic. The truth is, we can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health conditions and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life.
Fast Facts
These are only a few of the reasons why it’s important to take part in promoting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Please use these facts and others, including the “It’s Okay to Talk About Suicide” infographics on our website, to encourage discussions with your community through social media or other forms of outreach.
Individual Impact:
- 78% of all people who die by suicide are male.
- Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10–34 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.
- The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 35% since 1999.
- 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition.
- While nearly half of individuals who die by suicide have a diagnosed mental health condition, research shows that 90% experienced symptoms.
Community Impact:
- Annual prevalence of serious thoughts of suicide, by U.S. demographic group:
- 4.8% of all adults
- 11.8% of young adults aged 18-25
- 18.8% of high school students
- 46.8% of lesbian, gay and bisexual high school students
- Some of the highest rates of suicide in the U.S. are among American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic white communities.
- Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are 4x more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth.
- Transgender adults are nearly 12x more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.
- Suicide is the leading cause of death for people held in local jails.
THE PĀLOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM SERVICE LEARNING
Limited options this semester because of the pandemic.
Please see gold sections for confirmed active programs.
ASAS can use many students!
And: We are still developing more options … (:
Coordinator: ACCESS ENGAGEMENT.
2450 CAMPUS RD, DEAN HALL 6-7, HONOLULU HI 96822, 808 956 0655, [email protected]
THE PĀLOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM (PPP) is an umbrella program involving a large number of partners in and around the urban Pālolo Valley in East Honolulu. Our goal is to improve education and quality of life for the residents of the housing areas located in the valley by continuing to sustain and develop our pipeline of educational support.
The program builds on dedicated work and long-established relationships between institutions, groups, and individuals, including the three institutions of higher education surrounding the valley: Kapiʻolani Community College, Chaminade University of Hawaiʻi, and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Our key resources are community members and diverse groups of service-learning students and faculty.
With a strong emphasis on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines and sustainability, we work to provide lifelong learning opportunities, including improving early childhood education and mentoring students through the educational system from home through pre-school and school to institutions of higher education and beyond. The Pālolo Pipeline Program continues to serve as a model for work in similar under-resourced communities nationwide.
Prioritize our local community and make Pālolo part of your teaching, learning, research,
and community engagement
PĀLOLO ‘OHANA LEARNING CENTER, 2170 Ahe Street, Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 8651. State-of-the-art community center with events, computer, music, and kitchen facilities. Numerous activities and projects. Site coordinators: Yvonne Mori, Kauhane Aipia, Whitney Kim, and Dahlia Asuega (resident services manager). Tasks/projects: During the Spring semester, we will primarily virtually, with a focus on health issues. One of our projects: We are creating information sessions about the COVID-19 virus and vaccination. To get started: Register for service learning with your institution, perform the required criminal background check (email [email protected] for instructions), obtain documentation for TB clearance, and attend a virtual orientation sessions: TBA.
PĀLOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2106 10th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 4700. Principal: Gary Harada. Site coordinator: Henrietta Clemons. Tasks/projects: Currently no service-learning options.. Requirements: Criminal background check will be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Minimum 25hours per semester, in a regular weekly schedule preferred. Training sessions: TBA. Contact [email protected] before you go to the school.
JARRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1903 Pālolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 4888. Principal: Reid Kuba. Site coordinator: Kiera Vaeʻena. Tasks/projects: After School Program with After-School All Stars (ASAS). Requirements: Criminal background check may be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours of service per semester, in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups. Contact [email protected] to get started.
Limited options this semester because of the pandemic.
Please see gold sections for confirmed active programs.
ASAS can use many students!
And: We are still developing more options … (:
Coordinator: ACCESS ENGAGEMENT.
2450 CAMPUS RD, DEAN HALL 6-7, HONOLULU HI 96822, 808 956 0655, [email protected]
THE PĀLOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM (PPP) is an umbrella program involving a large number of partners in and around the urban Pālolo Valley in East Honolulu. Our goal is to improve education and quality of life for the residents of the housing areas located in the valley by continuing to sustain and develop our pipeline of educational support.
The program builds on dedicated work and long-established relationships between institutions, groups, and individuals, including the three institutions of higher education surrounding the valley: Kapiʻolani Community College, Chaminade University of Hawaiʻi, and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Our key resources are community members and diverse groups of service-learning students and faculty.
With a strong emphasis on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines and sustainability, we work to provide lifelong learning opportunities, including improving early childhood education and mentoring students through the educational system from home through pre-school and school to institutions of higher education and beyond. The Pālolo Pipeline Program continues to serve as a model for work in similar under-resourced communities nationwide.
Prioritize our local community and make Pālolo part of your teaching, learning, research,
and community engagement
PĀLOLO ‘OHANA LEARNING CENTER, 2170 Ahe Street, Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 8651. State-of-the-art community center with events, computer, music, and kitchen facilities. Numerous activities and projects. Site coordinators: Yvonne Mori, Kauhane Aipia, Whitney Kim, and Dahlia Asuega (resident services manager). Tasks/projects: During the Spring semester, we will primarily virtually, with a focus on health issues. One of our projects: We are creating information sessions about the COVID-19 virus and vaccination. To get started: Register for service learning with your institution, perform the required criminal background check (email [email protected] for instructions), obtain documentation for TB clearance, and attend a virtual orientation sessions: TBA.
PĀLOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2106 10th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 4700. Principal: Gary Harada. Site coordinator: Henrietta Clemons. Tasks/projects: Currently no service-learning options.. Requirements: Criminal background check will be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Minimum 25hours per semester, in a regular weekly schedule preferred. Training sessions: TBA. Contact [email protected] before you go to the school.
JARRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1903 Pālolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. 808 733 4888. Principal: Reid Kuba. Site coordinator: Kiera Vaeʻena. Tasks/projects: After School Program with After-School All Stars (ASAS). Requirements: Criminal background check may be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours of service per semester, in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups. Contact [email protected] to get started.
THE PĀLOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM (PPP) |
Kahiau Community Assistance Program
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is excited to announce the launch of the
Kahiau Community Assistance Program (KCAP). This funding program provides one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $2000) to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing hardship due to an unexpected crisis.
Some of the emergency needs that qualify include:
Click the HERE to learn more about the Kahiau Program and the online application process.
Kahiau Community Assistance Program (KCAP). This funding program provides one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $2000) to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing hardship due to an unexpected crisis.
Some of the emergency needs that qualify include:
- mortgage payment
- rent deposit
- rent payment
- utility services
- unexpected auto repairs
- funeral expenses (up to $1000)
- prescription medication (based on program allowances)
- other qualifying emergencies
Click the HERE to learn more about the Kahiau Program and the online application process.
Scholarship Opportunities
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation - now accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year!
A variety of scholarships are available for United Methodist students who need help with tuition expenses at United Methodist-related schools. Many have unique or specific criteria established by the donor.
Some scholarships benefit students attending seminary or planning to serve in ministry, a couple are for persons planning to become a military chaplain, and numerous others are specific to a certain state, conference, region, school, or area of study. There is one scholarship that benefits a student who is deaf, blind, or hard of hearing.
Click HERE to find out if we have the perfect scholarship for you, take advantage and start your application today!
President's Volunteer Service Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a national honor that recognizes the valuable service and contributions of volunteers who have answered the President’s call to serve others through their volunteer activities or lifetime service.
https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/volunteer
https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/volunteer
Each year, as the Certifying Organization of Kapi‘olani Community College, we recognize and honor those exemplary students and community members who have met the following qualifying requirements for this award.
Applicants must:
Applicants must:
- Have tracked at least 100 hours of volunteer service completed between during a 12-month (one-year) period.
- Submit proof of hours completed [verified by site supervisor(s)]. Service-Learning students can use their service-learning time sheets.
- Fill out the President’s Volunteer Award application.
- Turn in an essay reflecting on your experience: how it impacted you, the community.
- Be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
Call for Papers!!!
The International Undergraduate Journal for Service-learning, Leadership, and Social Change
The International Undergraduate Journal for Service-learning, Leadership and Social Change has a call for papers.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. You can view the Journal at http://opus.govst.edu/iujsl/
The Journal is dedicated to providing undergraduate students a venue to discuss their service-learning projects and experiences.
The Journal Considers Three Types of Articles:
*Submissions should be sent in Word format.
*DO NOT HAVE HEADERS OR PAGE NUMBERING.
Submit by e-mail to:
Ned Scott Laff, Ph.D. ned.laff@gmail
Jamie Opdyke [email protected]
This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. You can view the Journal at http://opus.govst.edu/iujsl/
The Journal is dedicated to providing undergraduate students a venue to discuss their service-learning projects and experiences.
The Journal Considers Three Types of Articles:
- Articles that discuss the development of a service-learning project and the impact of the project on the community served
- A case study of a service-learning project
- A reflection on service-learning and the development of personal leadership.
*Submissions should be sent in Word format.
*DO NOT HAVE HEADERS OR PAGE NUMBERING.
Submit by e-mail to:
Ned Scott Laff, Ph.D. ned.laff@gmail
Jamie Opdyke [email protected]