EDUCATION PATHWAY
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alani children's center
Service Opportunity:
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. Must be reliable.
Days/Times: volunteer times vary according to need, M-F between 7:30-4:30.
Site Contact: Caroline Soga;
(808) 845-9289;
licaroli@hawaii.edu
- Volunteering at a early childhood education center. Tasks may include prepping meals, materials for projects, and assisting teachers with the care of young children ages 2-5 years old.
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. Must be reliable.
Days/Times: volunteer times vary according to need, M-F between 7:30-4:30.
Site Contact: Caroline Soga;
(808) 845-9289;
licaroli@hawaii.edu
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
www.bgch.com
Service Opportunity: Mentoring youth, tutoring, assisting with program implementation
Service Location: 1704 Waiola Street, right next to Washington Middle School
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: Monday-Friday 2pm-8pm
Site Contact: Brianne Villarosa Phone: (808)942-5111 Email: bvillarosa@bgch.com
Service Opportunity: Mentoring youth, tutoring, assisting with program implementation
Service Location: 1704 Waiola Street, right next to Washington Middle School
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: Monday-Friday 2pm-8pm
Site Contact: Brianne Villarosa Phone: (808)942-5111 Email: bvillarosa@bgch.com
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
https://sites.google.com/site/hawaiicalvary/
Service Opportunity: Helping disadvantaged children
Service Location: CUMC, 1040 N. King St., #207, Honolulu, HI 96817
Days/Times: Thursday Afternoons, 2:30-6:00pm
Site Contact: Pastor Kyu Woo Nam
Phone: (808)386-9672 Email: kyuwoonam@gmail.com
Service Opportunity: Helping disadvantaged children
Service Location: CUMC, 1040 N. King St., #207, Honolulu, HI 96817
Days/Times: Thursday Afternoons, 2:30-6:00pm
Site Contact: Pastor Kyu Woo Nam
Phone: (808)386-9672 Email: kyuwoonam@gmail.com
DIAMOND HEAD KEIKI CENTER (SALVATION ARMY FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICES)
The Salvation Army Therapeutic Nursery cares for infants and toddlers between the ages of 2-weeks and 2 years. These are the children of mothers in “Women’s Way,” the Salvation Army’s residential substance abuse treatment program. Diamond Head Preschool, also on the same campus, serves these same families as well as the general community by caring for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
Service Opportunity:
In the Therapeutic Nursery, service-learners help infants based on the child’s individuals needs and goals. Service-Learners get hands-on with the babies, by holding, playing with and feeding them. They engage them in gross-motor and other activities (sitting and rolling) to help with skill-building and soothing. No diaper-changing or cleaning involved.
In the Preschool, activities with the children may include: gardening, fine motor activities, learning through art, multi-sensory, assisting with class/teacher led activities, social-emotional development, help coach children in using their words, making friends, manners, etc.
Service Location: 845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 (Access the center by parking on Luawai Street)
Requirements:
(1) Application; Interview with Parent/Child Services Manager and Reference Checks
(2) TB clearance, Background check, First Day Orientation (which includes an on-line training required by the Salvation Army, about child safety and watching out for child abuse, this is required prior to any contact with children)
(3) Regular attendance--2-hours/week commitment (minimum 2 hours per shift), minimum 40 hour total commitment.
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Amanda Luning
Phone: (808)793-4931 Email: amanda.luning@usw.salvationarmy.org
Service Opportunity:
In the Therapeutic Nursery, service-learners help infants based on the child’s individuals needs and goals. Service-Learners get hands-on with the babies, by holding, playing with and feeding them. They engage them in gross-motor and other activities (sitting and rolling) to help with skill-building and soothing. No diaper-changing or cleaning involved.
In the Preschool, activities with the children may include: gardening, fine motor activities, learning through art, multi-sensory, assisting with class/teacher led activities, social-emotional development, help coach children in using their words, making friends, manners, etc.
Service Location: 845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 (Access the center by parking on Luawai Street)
Requirements:
(1) Application; Interview with Parent/Child Services Manager and Reference Checks
(2) TB clearance, Background check, First Day Orientation (which includes an on-line training required by the Salvation Army, about child safety and watching out for child abuse, this is required prior to any contact with children)
(3) Regular attendance--2-hours/week commitment (minimum 2 hours per shift), minimum 40 hour total commitment.
Days/Times:
- Nursery
- MTR 9:30am-3:00pm
- WF 9:30am-1:00pm
- MTR 9:30am-3:00pm
- Preschool
- 9:30am-12:30pm or 3:00pm-5:00pm
Site Contact: Amanda Luning
Phone: (808)793-4931 Email: amanda.luning@usw.salvationarmy.org
FAMILY PROGRAMS HAWAII
http://familyprogramshawaii.org
Service Opportunity:
1) Bring together siblings who are in foster care for monthly visits. Includes scheduling, pick-up, drop off, visits.
2) Resource Family Child Care Assistant: Provide care and supervision for children ages 3-12 years old, in a group setting that is safe, nurturing and supportive of their foster care placement. Support groups are held in Waianae, Halawa and Kailua.
3) Temporary Shelter Volunteer : Read, do crafts and conduct activities and mentor children who have been removed from their homes due to possible abuse or neglect. Other duties include keeping the temporary shelter running smoothly.
Service Location: Various locations, depending on project
Requirements:
1) Application form
2) Background check
3) TB Clearance
4) Training
5) Six month commitment
Days/Times: 6-8 hours per month
Site Contact: Development Director Phone: (808)521-9531
Service Opportunity:
1) Bring together siblings who are in foster care for monthly visits. Includes scheduling, pick-up, drop off, visits.
2) Resource Family Child Care Assistant: Provide care and supervision for children ages 3-12 years old, in a group setting that is safe, nurturing and supportive of their foster care placement. Support groups are held in Waianae, Halawa and Kailua.
3) Temporary Shelter Volunteer : Read, do crafts and conduct activities and mentor children who have been removed from their homes due to possible abuse or neglect. Other duties include keeping the temporary shelter running smoothly.
Service Location: Various locations, depending on project
Requirements:
1) Application form
2) Background check
3) TB Clearance
4) Training
5) Six month commitment
Days/Times: 6-8 hours per month
Site Contact: Development Director Phone: (808)521-9531
FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAI'I
www.familypromisehawaii.org
Service Opportunity:
1) Day Coverage Volunteer - On call or Weekend Basis
2) Night Coverage Volunteer - On call Basis
Service Location: Two locations: Chinatown (245 N. Kukui Street) and Kailua (69 N. Kainalu Drive)
Requirements:
1) On-site application
2) Background check
3) Orientation
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Whitney Blandford
Phone: Town (808)548-7478 / Kailua (808)261-7478
Email: volunteer@familypromisehawaii.org
Service Opportunity:
1) Day Coverage Volunteer - On call or Weekend Basis
2) Night Coverage Volunteer - On call Basis
Service Location: Two locations: Chinatown (245 N. Kukui Street) and Kailua (69 N. Kainalu Drive)
Requirements:
1) On-site application
2) Background check
3) Orientation
Days/Times:
- Shifts for Day Coverage: 8:00am-1:00pm, noon-5:00pm
- Shifts for Night Coverage: 8:30pm-7:00am
Site Contact: Whitney Blandford
Phone: Town (808)548-7478 / Kailua (808)261-7478
Email: volunteer@familypromisehawaii.org
KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL
http://www.kaimukihs.org/
Service Opportunity: Volunteering at Kaimuki High School: Tutoring students in a classroom setting, assisting teacher in small group, may help with slow learners.
Service Location: Kaimuki High School: 2705 Kaimuiki Ave.
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with high school students. Need to have patience. Make appointment with Lisa Shimokawa and send in resume.
Days/Times: Monday-Thursdays are best from 9:00-2:50, Fridays are possible. Should be able to volunteer at least twice a week. Minimum of 25 hours.
Site Contact: Site Contact: Lisa Shimokawa
Phone: 733-4900 ext. 343
Email Lisa_Shimokawa@notes.k12.hi.us
Service Opportunity: Volunteering at Kaimuki High School: Tutoring students in a classroom setting, assisting teacher in small group, may help with slow learners.
Service Location: Kaimuki High School: 2705 Kaimuiki Ave.
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with high school students. Need to have patience. Make appointment with Lisa Shimokawa and send in resume.
Days/Times: Monday-Thursdays are best from 9:00-2:50, Fridays are possible. Should be able to volunteer at least twice a week. Minimum of 25 hours.
Site Contact: Site Contact: Lisa Shimokawa
Phone: 733-4900 ext. 343
Email Lisa_Shimokawa@notes.k12.hi.us
KAWANANAKOA MIDDLE SCHOOL
http://www.kawananakoams.org/
Service Opportunity: Volunteer at a public middle school helping children who are learning English as a new language (many of our students within the English Language Program come from China, the Philippines, or other countries in the Pacific). Duties would include assisting student in understanding class assignments and homework, helping student to take notes during lessons, modeling successful student behavior: arriving to class on time, highlighting important information, completing assignments, asking questions of teacher/or participating in classroom discussions. You do NOT need to speak their language, we will show you how to support our students.
Service Location: Kawananakoa Middle School at 49 Funchal St. Honolulu, Hawaii
Requirements: You do NOT need to speak another language, but we welcome you if you do:) It helps if you are independent, can model successful student behavior: active listening, arrive on time, and wear appropriate clothing. You will assist students in their general education classes-English, Science, Math and Social Studies (history). You do NOT need to be knowledgeable in the subjects, although it is helpful if you can model ways in which to learn in any subject. (we will train you)
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, any time you are available between 7:45am -2pm. Two hour minimum on one day.
Site Contact: Maria Guardino, 307-0300
Please email me at: mguardino@kms.k12.hi.us
Service Opportunity: Volunteer at a public middle school helping children who are learning English as a new language (many of our students within the English Language Program come from China, the Philippines, or other countries in the Pacific). Duties would include assisting student in understanding class assignments and homework, helping student to take notes during lessons, modeling successful student behavior: arriving to class on time, highlighting important information, completing assignments, asking questions of teacher/or participating in classroom discussions. You do NOT need to speak their language, we will show you how to support our students.
Service Location: Kawananakoa Middle School at 49 Funchal St. Honolulu, Hawaii
Requirements: You do NOT need to speak another language, but we welcome you if you do:) It helps if you are independent, can model successful student behavior: active listening, arrive on time, and wear appropriate clothing. You will assist students in their general education classes-English, Science, Math and Social Studies (history). You do NOT need to be knowledgeable in the subjects, although it is helpful if you can model ways in which to learn in any subject. (we will train you)
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, any time you are available between 7:45am -2pm. Two hour minimum on one day.
Site Contact: Maria Guardino, 307-0300
Please email me at: mguardino@kms.k12.hi.us
KIDS HURT TOO HAWAI'I
www.kidshurttoo.org
Service Opportunity:
1) Children's Grief Facilitator
2) Youth Mentoring Programs
Service Location: The Kukui Center, 245 North Kukui Street, Suite 203
Requirements:
(1) 1 year Commitment
(2) Application Form
(3) Background Check
(4) Interview
(5) Mandatory Training
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday twice a month or Wednesday once a month; mentoring programs some weekends 8am-5pm
Site Contact: Mr. Hiro Ito Phone: (808)545-5683 Email: Hiro@kisdhurttoo.org
Service Opportunity:
1) Children's Grief Facilitator
2) Youth Mentoring Programs
Service Location: The Kukui Center, 245 North Kukui Street, Suite 203
Requirements:
(1) 1 year Commitment
(2) Application Form
(3) Background Check
(4) Interview
(5) Mandatory Training
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday twice a month or Wednesday once a month; mentoring programs some weekends 8am-5pm
Site Contact: Mr. Hiro Ito Phone: (808)545-5683 Email: Hiro@kisdhurttoo.org
KŌKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION
www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org
Service Opportunity: Currently recruiting volunteers to join our ʻĀINA In Schools (Actively Integrating Nutrition and Agriculture In Schools) docent teams for our partner schools on Oʻahu. We will train docents to teach nutrition lessons for grades 2 and 6, and garden or compost lessons for Grades K, 1, 3, 4 or 5. Docent teams will teach these hands-on, cross-curricular, standards-based lessons one day a month at a school assigned to convenient for them, no experience necessary! We ask for a school year long (Aug-May) commitment. If you value the importance of teaching the next generation how to make healthy food choices and how to grow their own food, then you will find being a member of an ʻĀINA In Schools docent team very rewarding, fun and educational! Interested volunteers must be able to attend 3 docent trainings (Aug/Oct/Jan) for the component they are interested in (Garden, Compost, or Nutrition) and commit to a docent team for the school year. For more information please email volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org. ʻĀINA In Schools is a program of the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation dedicated to connecting children to their land, waters and food to grow a healthier Hawaiʻi.
Service Location: At a partner ʻĀINA Schools on Oʻahu convenient to you.
Requirements: Must enjoy interacting with elementary school-aged students. Must be comfortable interacting with a classroom of 18-30 students. Must attend ʻĀINA Docent Trainings. Must be punctual, reliable and communicate well as a team. Must enjoy working as a team with teachers, parents, students, KHF staff, and other community members on a common goal. Experience working with children is encouraged. Must provide a TB clearance from within the last year and pass a criminal background check.
Days/Times: Varies and can be matched with volunteer's availability
Site Contact: ʻĀINA In Schools Program Manager; Kelly Perry
(808)638-5145
volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org
Service Opportunity: Currently recruiting volunteers to join our ʻĀINA In Schools (Actively Integrating Nutrition and Agriculture In Schools) docent teams for our partner schools on Oʻahu. We will train docents to teach nutrition lessons for grades 2 and 6, and garden or compost lessons for Grades K, 1, 3, 4 or 5. Docent teams will teach these hands-on, cross-curricular, standards-based lessons one day a month at a school assigned to convenient for them, no experience necessary! We ask for a school year long (Aug-May) commitment. If you value the importance of teaching the next generation how to make healthy food choices and how to grow their own food, then you will find being a member of an ʻĀINA In Schools docent team very rewarding, fun and educational! Interested volunteers must be able to attend 3 docent trainings (Aug/Oct/Jan) for the component they are interested in (Garden, Compost, or Nutrition) and commit to a docent team for the school year. For more information please email volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org. ʻĀINA In Schools is a program of the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation dedicated to connecting children to their land, waters and food to grow a healthier Hawaiʻi.
Service Location: At a partner ʻĀINA Schools on Oʻahu convenient to you.
Requirements: Must enjoy interacting with elementary school-aged students. Must be comfortable interacting with a classroom of 18-30 students. Must attend ʻĀINA Docent Trainings. Must be punctual, reliable and communicate well as a team. Must enjoy working as a team with teachers, parents, students, KHF staff, and other community members on a common goal. Experience working with children is encouraged. Must provide a TB clearance from within the last year and pass a criminal background check.
Days/Times: Varies and can be matched with volunteer's availability
Site Contact: ʻĀINA In Schools Program Manager; Kelly Perry
(808)638-5145
volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org
KULA NO NĀ POʻE HAWAIʻI (KNNPH)
www.kula-papakolea.com
Service Opportunity: Help youth enrolled in our Afterschool Program with homework and tutoring.
Service Location: Papakōlea Community Park, 2150 Tantalus Dr., Honolulu, HI 96813, first floor in the Computer Technology Center (CTC/ Library)
Requirements:
1) TB clearance
2) modest attire
3) Desire to work with children K-9
Days/Times: Shifts are available
Site Contact: ʻIolani Ulii Phone: (808)364-5970 Email: iolanip@gmail.com OR
Site Contact: Leif K. Mokuahi Jr., Asst. Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 520-8991 Email: mokuahi.kula@gmail.com
Service Opportunity: Help youth enrolled in our Afterschool Program with homework and tutoring.
Service Location: Papakōlea Community Park, 2150 Tantalus Dr., Honolulu, HI 96813, first floor in the Computer Technology Center (CTC/ Library)
Requirements:
1) TB clearance
2) modest attire
3) Desire to work with children K-9
Days/Times: Shifts are available
- MTR 2:00pm-6:00pm
- W 1:00pm-6:00pm
Site Contact: ʻIolani Ulii Phone: (808)364-5970 Email: iolanip@gmail.com OR
Site Contact: Leif K. Mokuahi Jr., Asst. Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 520-8991 Email: mokuahi.kula@gmail.com
LYON ARBORETUM
https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/
Service Opportunity: Looking for volunteers who are interested in the field of general or environmental education to help with Lyon Arboretum's school tours field trip program. Tasks include assisting with field trip preparation and cleanup, curriculum delivery and classroom management. Volunteers will benefit by learning how to manage children in an informal education setting and will learn about environmental education, what is and how an Arboretum functions as well as the conservation efforts being done at Lyon. Follow this link if interested in the position and click on Children's Education Program Volunteer on the menu on the left: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=304373
Service Location: Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements: Must be able to do light hiking and stand and walk for long periods of time Knowledge of basic environmental processes, plant identification, or a background in Hawaiian language or culture is ideal, but not required Good communication skills (for both children and adults) Time Management and Decision Making skills are ideal Must be adaptable
Days/Times: Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00am-12:30pm.
Site Contact: Contact: Raedelle Van Fossen, Educaiton Manager;
Phone: (808)988-0461 Email: raedelle@hawaii.edu
Service Opportunity: Looking for volunteers who are interested in the field of general or environmental education to help with Lyon Arboretum's school tours field trip program. Tasks include assisting with field trip preparation and cleanup, curriculum delivery and classroom management. Volunteers will benefit by learning how to manage children in an informal education setting and will learn about environmental education, what is and how an Arboretum functions as well as the conservation efforts being done at Lyon. Follow this link if interested in the position and click on Children's Education Program Volunteer on the menu on the left: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=304373
Service Location: Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements: Must be able to do light hiking and stand and walk for long periods of time Knowledge of basic environmental processes, plant identification, or a background in Hawaiian language or culture is ideal, but not required Good communication skills (for both children and adults) Time Management and Decision Making skills are ideal Must be adaptable
Days/Times: Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00am-12:30pm.
Site Contact: Contact: Raedelle Van Fossen, Educaiton Manager;
Phone: (808)988-0461 Email: raedelle@hawaii.edu
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: JARRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
PPP: Jarrett Middle School
http://www.jmshi.org/apps/jobs/
Service Opportunity: Service-learning students will assist teachers during school hours, and with after-school programs, community outreach, and field activities year-round. The Kūlia All-Stars After-School program (http://asashawaii.org/get-involved/volunteer/) supports academic achievement, and enrichment activities, including music, art and fitness. It is divided into three sections (teacher-led academic help, homework completion and fun).
Service Location: 1903 Pālolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Criminal background check may be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours of service in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups
Days/Times: After-School program: MTRF 2:20-5:15; W 1:40-4:40
Site Contact: Kiera Vae'ena
Phone: (808)733-4888 ext. 238 Email: csssl@hawaii.edu
PPP: Jarrett Middle School
http://www.jmshi.org/apps/jobs/
Service Opportunity: Service-learning students will assist teachers during school hours, and with after-school programs, community outreach, and field activities year-round. The Kūlia All-Stars After-School program (http://asashawaii.org/get-involved/volunteer/) supports academic achievement, and enrichment activities, including music, art and fitness. It is divided into three sections (teacher-led academic help, homework completion and fun).
Service Location: 1903 Pālolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Criminal background check may be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours of service in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups
Days/Times: After-School program: MTRF 2:20-5:15; W 1:40-4:40
Site Contact: Kiera Vae'ena
Phone: (808)733-4888 ext. 238 Email: csssl@hawaii.edu
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL
Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
PPP: Kaimukī High School
http://kaimukihs.org
Service Opportunity: The school needs help throughout the school year tutoring daily during school and with several other tasks, including field activities, the AVID program and help with the Academies: 9th grade, STEM, Hospitality, and Entertainment. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2705 Kaimukī Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Application: Send an email to csssl@hawaii.edu introducing yourself and explaining your interest in working in Pālolo in general and/or with a specific PPP site/project. Include when you are available on a weekly basis, name, student ID#, home institution of higher education, class, instructor, email address, and phone number; relevant special skills and experience - and attach a resume, if you have. You are also welcome to call us for clarifications, but we need the introductory email, which we share on the on-site coordinators. Interview, dress code casual-professional. Commitment: minimum 25 hours of service in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups.
Days/Times: Monday to Friday during school hours, 9am-2:50pm. Some after school opportunities also available.
Site Contact: Lisa Shimokawa
Phone: (808)733-4900 ext. 343 Email: lisa_shimokawa@notes.k12.hi.us
PPP: Kaimukī High School
http://kaimukihs.org
Service Opportunity: The school needs help throughout the school year tutoring daily during school and with several other tasks, including field activities, the AVID program and help with the Academies: 9th grade, STEM, Hospitality, and Entertainment. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2705 Kaimukī Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Application: Send an email to csssl@hawaii.edu introducing yourself and explaining your interest in working in Pālolo in general and/or with a specific PPP site/project. Include when you are available on a weekly basis, name, student ID#, home institution of higher education, class, instructor, email address, and phone number; relevant special skills and experience - and attach a resume, if you have. You are also welcome to call us for clarifications, but we need the introductory email, which we share on the on-site coordinators. Interview, dress code casual-professional. Commitment: minimum 25 hours of service in a regular weekly schedule. Training: Individually or in small groups.
Days/Times: Monday to Friday during school hours, 9am-2:50pm. Some after school opportunities also available.
Site Contact: Lisa Shimokawa
Phone: (808)733-4900 ext. 343 Email: lisa_shimokawa@notes.k12.hi.us
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: PALOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
PPP: Pālolo Elementary School
http://palolo.hidoe.us
Service Opportunity: Tutoring daily during and after school. It is also possible to work with special programs until c. 4:30pm. Help also needed with science, sustainability and other special projects, both in- and outdoors. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2106 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Fill out an application, bring an ID and attend an orientation. Criminal background check will be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours in a regular weekly schedule preferred.
Days/Times: MTRF 2:15-3:30pm, Training sessions: 3-4pm in the school library: M 1/22, T 1/23, F 1/26 and W 1/31.
Site Contact: Henrietta Clemons
Phone: (808)733-4700 Email: henrietta_clemons@notes.k12.hi.us
PPP: Pālolo Elementary School
http://palolo.hidoe.us
Service Opportunity: Tutoring daily during and after school. It is also possible to work with special programs until c. 4:30pm. Help also needed with science, sustainability and other special projects, both in- and outdoors. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2106 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Fill out an application, bring an ID and attend an orientation. Criminal background check will be performed. TB clearance. Casual-professional dress code. Min. 25 hours in a regular weekly schedule preferred.
Days/Times: MTRF 2:15-3:30pm, Training sessions: 3-4pm in the school library: M 1/22, T 1/23, F 1/26 and W 1/31.
Site Contact: Henrietta Clemons
Phone: (808)733-4700 Email: henrietta_clemons@notes.k12.hi.us
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: PALOLO 'OHANA LEARNING CENTER
Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
PPP: Pālolo 'Ohana Learning Center
Service Opportunity: Mentoring, tutoring and assistance with special programs for all ages, family nights, teen evenings. Room for creativity and for service-learning student-driven special projects - both indoors and outdoors. On the wish list: projects with STEM emphasis. This semester, we are completing the Pālolo wa'a (canoe) based in traditional Oceanic Islander knowledge and practices (in collaboration with the Ka Holo Wa'a program) and may also arrange community garden and clean-up (in collaboration with the MINA program). For additional information, email csssl@hawaii.edu.
Service Location: 2170 Ahe Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96816, State-of-the-art community center with events, computer, music, and kitchen facilities. Numerous activities and projects.
Requirements: Criminal background check to be completed before attending training. There is a small fee for the online documentation, TB clearance. A commitment to at least 20 hours of service Training: Please attend a trianing sessions 10-11am or 4-5pm at the learning center one of these days T 1/22, F 1/25, M 1/28, R 1/31. Contact csssl@hawaii.edu before you go to the Learning Center.
Days/Times: Open daily on weekdays. Some evenings & weekend activities. Help mostly needed on weekdays 2-5pm / Training: Please attend a training session 1-2pm at the learning center one of these days: M 1/22, T 1/23, W 1/24 On 2/21 and 3/9, there will be extended trainings and activity time.
Site Contact: Yvonne Mori, Kauhane Aipia, Whitney Kim, and Dahlia Asuega (resident services manager)
Phone: (808)733-8651 ext. 3 Email: polcservicelearning@gmail.com
PPP: Pālolo 'Ohana Learning Center
Service Opportunity: Mentoring, tutoring and assistance with special programs for all ages, family nights, teen evenings. Room for creativity and for service-learning student-driven special projects - both indoors and outdoors. On the wish list: projects with STEM emphasis. This semester, we are completing the Pālolo wa'a (canoe) based in traditional Oceanic Islander knowledge and practices (in collaboration with the Ka Holo Wa'a program) and may also arrange community garden and clean-up (in collaboration with the MINA program). For additional information, email csssl@hawaii.edu.
Service Location: 2170 Ahe Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96816, State-of-the-art community center with events, computer, music, and kitchen facilities. Numerous activities and projects.
Requirements: Criminal background check to be completed before attending training. There is a small fee for the online documentation, TB clearance. A commitment to at least 20 hours of service Training: Please attend a trianing sessions 10-11am or 4-5pm at the learning center one of these days T 1/22, F 1/25, M 1/28, R 1/31. Contact csssl@hawaii.edu before you go to the Learning Center.
Days/Times: Open daily on weekdays. Some evenings & weekend activities. Help mostly needed on weekdays 2-5pm / Training: Please attend a training session 1-2pm at the learning center one of these days: M 1/22, T 1/23, W 1/24 On 2/21 and 3/9, there will be extended trainings and activity time.
Site Contact: Yvonne Mori, Kauhane Aipia, Whitney Kim, and Dahlia Asuega (resident services manager)
Phone: (808)733-8651 ext. 3 Email: polcservicelearning@gmail.com
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Service Opportunity: Tutoring ELL Students
Site Location: Roosevelt High School
Days/Times:
Requirements:
Site Contact: Felicia Ferrance, ELL Coordinator
Phone: (808)443-7502 Email: felicia_ferrance@notes.k12.hi.us
Site Location: Roosevelt High School
Days/Times:
- MWF 3pm-4pm
- TR 1pm-3pm
Requirements:
- High School Level Math and Language Skills
- Bilingual in English and the following languages a plus: Mandarin, Cantonese, Chuukese, Korean, Vietnamese
Site Contact: Felicia Ferrance, ELL Coordinator
Phone: (808)443-7502 Email: felicia_ferrance@notes.k12.hi.us
SEA LIFE PARK
Service opportunity: Volunteering in our Reef or Seabird departments. Tasks include educating guests, animal care, food preparation, cleaning, and helping staff members. Please see https://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/volunteer-programs
Service Location: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy
Requirements: Application process:
1) Submit application/statement of interest online or via email (located at sealifeparkhawaii.com/volunteer-programs)
2) Attend orientation with an Education Associate (typically 1-2 hours, by appointment only). Must be 18 years or older.
Site Contact: Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: (808) 259-2513. Email: slpeducation@sealifeparkhawaii.com
Click for Sea Life Park Brochure and Volunteer Application
Service Location: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy
Requirements: Application process:
1) Submit application/statement of interest online or via email (located at sealifeparkhawaii.com/volunteer-programs)
2) Attend orientation with an Education Associate (typically 1-2 hours, by appointment only). Must be 18 years or older.
Site Contact: Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: (808) 259-2513. Email: slpeducation@sealifeparkhawaii.com
Click for Sea Life Park Brochure and Volunteer Application
SURFRIDER SPIRIT SESSIONS
Service Opportunity: Be a surf mentor for at risk youth
Service Location: Waikiki Beach
Requirements:
-Must be intermediate level (or better) surfer, comfortable in the water, and confident enough to offer basic surf guidance and support.
-Able to commit to 4 or 8 consecutive Saturdays, 4 hours each
-Able to attend a one 4-hour orientation at 902 Alder Street by Piikoi and King Street
-Clean, sober and drug-free
-Minimum of 23 years of age
-Dedicated, reliable, outgoing, caring, and patient
-A willingness to mentor outside the program is a plus
Days/Times: Sessions either start at 8am or noon. We have special sessions coming up to if cannot attend the following:
2017 Surfer Spirit Sessions
-Spring March 4-April 22
-Summer June 3-July 22
-Fall September 9 to October 28
Site contact: Sam Rodriguez or Connie Sizemore (Program Director) Phone: (808)391-0997
Service Location: Waikiki Beach
Requirements:
-Must be intermediate level (or better) surfer, comfortable in the water, and confident enough to offer basic surf guidance and support.
-Able to commit to 4 or 8 consecutive Saturdays, 4 hours each
-Able to attend a one 4-hour orientation at 902 Alder Street by Piikoi and King Street
-Clean, sober and drug-free
-Minimum of 23 years of age
-Dedicated, reliable, outgoing, caring, and patient
-A willingness to mentor outside the program is a plus
Days/Times: Sessions either start at 8am or noon. We have special sessions coming up to if cannot attend the following:
2017 Surfer Spirit Sessions
-Spring March 4-April 22
-Summer June 3-July 22
-Fall September 9 to October 28
Site contact: Sam Rodriguez or Connie Sizemore (Program Director) Phone: (808)391-0997
Waikiki School Food Farm
Service Opportunity: Waikiki School Food Farm
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Leahi Ave., at the corner of Monsarrat and Leahi.
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, 1) supporting the food farm through physical activities such as weeding, mulching, digging, harvesting and pruning, and 2) supporting garden lessons involving students in grades 3-5 or ages 7-10.
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods
Wednesdays: 9:00-12:00- Learn about sustainable agriculture in a school garden. Interns will get hands on experience learning about sustainable methods in the school garden garden including bed preparation, composting methods, irrigation systems and plant propagation techniques.
Limited to 4 volunteers.
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades 3-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays: 12:00-2:00pm- Support garden lessons with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden a activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students. Limited to 2 volunteers per day.
Thursdays 2:30- 4:00pm - Support an after-school class called “Garden Projects” for students in grades 3-5. An interest in using gardens for exploring the arts would be a plus. An interest in working with young students and a positive attitude required. Limited to 2 volunteers.
Orientation Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 17: 2:30-3:00, or 3:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9-9:30am, or 9:30-10am
*Note, must contact one of the site coordinators prior to attending orientation
Sustainable Agriculture Methods in the Food Farm
Site Contact: Scott Kitamori Phone: (808) 383-0635
Email: skitamori@gmail.com
School Garden Classes (grades 3-5)
Site Contact: Gina Ballesteros Phone: (619) 316-7497
Email: ginabelove@gmail.com
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Leahi Ave., at the corner of Monsarrat and Leahi.
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, 1) supporting the food farm through physical activities such as weeding, mulching, digging, harvesting and pruning, and 2) supporting garden lessons involving students in grades 3-5 or ages 7-10.
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods
Wednesdays: 9:00-12:00- Learn about sustainable agriculture in a school garden. Interns will get hands on experience learning about sustainable methods in the school garden garden including bed preparation, composting methods, irrigation systems and plant propagation techniques.
Limited to 4 volunteers.
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades 3-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays: 12:00-2:00pm- Support garden lessons with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden a activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students. Limited to 2 volunteers per day.
Thursdays 2:30- 4:00pm - Support an after-school class called “Garden Projects” for students in grades 3-5. An interest in using gardens for exploring the arts would be a plus. An interest in working with young students and a positive attitude required. Limited to 2 volunteers.
Orientation Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 17: 2:30-3:00, or 3:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9-9:30am, or 9:30-10am
*Note, must contact one of the site coordinators prior to attending orientation
Sustainable Agriculture Methods in the Food Farm
Site Contact: Scott Kitamori Phone: (808) 383-0635
Email: skitamori@gmail.com
School Garden Classes (grades 3-5)
Site Contact: Gina Ballesteros Phone: (619) 316-7497
Email: ginabelove@gmail.com
Common Cause hawaii
Service Opportunity : Research in to Vote By Mail and Public Financing of Elections
Service Location : 66 Queen Street Suite 3501
Requirements : Statement of Interest in Common Cause Hawaii and Resume
Days/Times : 1 Day a week / 3 hours a day or until hours are satisfied
Site Contact : Sandy Ma, Executive Director Phone : (808) 275-6275
Email : sma@commoncause.org
Common Cause Hawaii Website
Service Location : 66 Queen Street Suite 3501
Requirements : Statement of Interest in Common Cause Hawaii and Resume
Days/Times : 1 Day a week / 3 hours a day or until hours are satisfied
Site Contact : Sandy Ma, Executive Director Phone : (808) 275-6275
Email : sma@commoncause.org
Common Cause Hawaii Website
UH OUTREACH JAPANESE
Service Opportunity : Students to have fluent conversations in Japanese.
Service Location : UH Manoa Campus Sakamaki Hall
Requirements : Fluent in Japanese.
Day/Times : September 21-November 23 from 10:30AM-11:45AM is speaking in Japanese and from 12PM-1PM is practicing English.
Site Contact : Email : nihongogambaroo@gmail.com
Service Location : UH Manoa Campus Sakamaki Hall
Requirements : Fluent in Japanese.
Day/Times : September 21-November 23 from 10:30AM-11:45AM is speaking in Japanese and from 12PM-1PM is practicing English.
Site Contact : Email : nihongogambaroo@gmail.com
The Green House mission
The Mission
Started in 2004 by Betty and Mike Gearen, The Green House mission is to educate children, adults and communities in adopting healthy sustainable living practices that build on traditional knowledge with respect for the ‘aina. Since its inception, The Green House has connected with over 4,500 young people in 40 public, private and charter schools on Oahu and a variety of other community partners.
Service Opportunity: Assisting in school garden programs; teaching keiki during our keiki eco camps for ages 5-10 yrs. old; assisting with grant research, establishing/maintaining our social media pages. For more information about programs, download flier below.
Service Location: school partners
Requirements: Interest in sustainability and education
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, Schedule TBA
Site Contact: Karla Meek Phone: (808)232-9106
Email: karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
Karla Meek, Director
karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
808-232-9106
Started in 2004 by Betty and Mike Gearen, The Green House mission is to educate children, adults and communities in adopting healthy sustainable living practices that build on traditional knowledge with respect for the ‘aina. Since its inception, The Green House has connected with over 4,500 young people in 40 public, private and charter schools on Oahu and a variety of other community partners.
Service Opportunity: Assisting in school garden programs; teaching keiki during our keiki eco camps for ages 5-10 yrs. old; assisting with grant research, establishing/maintaining our social media pages. For more information about programs, download flier below.
Service Location: school partners
Requirements: Interest in sustainability and education
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, Schedule TBA
Site Contact: Karla Meek Phone: (808)232-9106
Email: karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
Karla Meek, Director
karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
808-232-9106
