“Education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development."
The Education Pathway offers opportunities for students to increase the quality of, and access to, education at all levels for Hawai‘i’s children and youth. Many options in the Education Pathway include but are not limited to:
Through their experiences, students will increase their awareness of obstacles to creating and sustaining inclusive and equitable quality education. Students develop strategies that address local issues and examine the potential for those solutions to be implemented globally, thus increasing lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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].
The Education Pathway offers opportunities for students to increase the quality of, and access to, education at all levels for Hawai‘i’s children and youth. Many options in the Education Pathway include but are not limited to:
- Providing learning support for literacy skills;
- Tutoring in various academic subject areas (science, English, and math);
- Facilitating reading programs;
- Conducting college readiness workshops.
Through their experiences, students will increase their awareness of obstacles to creating and sustaining inclusive and equitable quality education. Students develop strategies that address local issues and examine the potential for those solutions to be implemented globally, thus increasing lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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].
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].
ALANI CHILDREN'S CENTER *** AT FULL CAPACITY (NO LONGER TAKING SERVICE LEARNERS). *** (10/02/23)
Website: https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/campus-life/student-services/alani-childrens-center/
Service Opportunity: Early childhood education
Service Location: Alani Children's Center Kapi‘olani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. Must be reliable.
Site Contact: Liz Hartline, Instructor and Site Coordinator
Phone: (808) 734-9394
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Early childhood education
Service Location: Alani Children's Center Kapi‘olani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Requirements: Must like and be able to work with young children. Must be reliable.
Site Contact: Liz Hartline, Instructor and Site Coordinator
Phone: (808) 734-9394
Email: [email protected]
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER OF HAWAI'I (ATRC) *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (09/05/23)
Website: http://atrc.org
Service Opportunity: Education
Service Location: 200 N. Vineyard Ste. 430 (in aloha united way bldg) Honolulu, HI 96817
Requirements: Willingness to learn more about assistive technolgy
Days/Times: M-F 9am to 5pm (based on your availability
Site Contact Monty Anderson-Nitahara, Deputy Director
Phone: (808) 532-7112
Email: monty@atrc.org
Service Opportunity: Education
Service Location: 200 N. Vineyard Ste. 430 (in aloha united way bldg) Honolulu, HI 96817
Requirements: Willingness to learn more about assistive technolgy
Days/Times: M-F 9am to 5pm (based on your availability
Site Contact Monty Anderson-Nitahara, Deputy Director
Phone: (808) 532-7112
Email: monty@atrc.org
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAWAI'I ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (09/05/23)
Website: http://www.bbbshawaii.org/
Volunteer Page: http://www.bbbshawaii.org/beabig.html
Service Opportunity:
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: Flexible remote office work due to COVID
Site Contact: Kathy Driver, Community Relations/Marketing Manager
Phone: (808) 521-3811
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer Page: http://www.bbbshawaii.org/beabig.html
Service Opportunity:
- Mentoring youth,
- Volunteer marketing intern
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: Flexible remote office work due to COVID
Site Contact: Kathy Driver, Community Relations/Marketing Manager
Phone: (808) 521-3811
Email: [email protected]
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS*** (AS OF 10/19/23)
Website: https://www.bgch.com/
Service Opportunity: Youth Development
Service Location: 1704 Waiola Street (right next to Washington Middle School), Honolulu, HI
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Danielle Trinidad
Phone: (808) 942-5111
Email: dtrinidad@bgch.com
Service Opportunity: Youth Development
Service Location: 1704 Waiola Street (right next to Washington Middle School), Honolulu, HI
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Danielle Trinidad
Phone: (808) 942-5111
Email: dtrinidad@bgch.com
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (09/05/23)
Website: http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org
Service Opportunity: Education
Service Location: 111 Ohe St.
Hon, 96813 (in Kakaako)
Days/Times: Tuesday-Friday 9am-1pm and Saturdays-Sundays 10am-3p.
Site Contact: Liane Usher
Phone: (808) 524-5437
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Education
Service Location: 111 Ohe St.
Hon, 96813 (in Kakaako)
Days/Times: Tuesday-Friday 9am-1pm and Saturdays-Sundays 10am-3p.
Site Contact: Liane Usher
Phone: (808) 524-5437
Email: [email protected]
COMMON CAUSE HAWAI'I *** Open and accepting service learners *** (UPDATED 02/08/24)
Website: https://www.commoncause.org/hawaii/
Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Common Cause Hawaii aims to: strengthen public participation in government; curb the excess influence of money in politics; ensure that government serves the common good, rather than special interests; promote fair, honest, and modern elections; and fight for a vigorous, independent, and diverse media.
Service Opportunity: Research bills in the 2023 State Legislature beginning in January 2023
For those of you who are not familiar with signing up for hearing notices (i.e., tracking bills) or submitting testimony online, please click on the hyperlinks.
You may also want to review the Legislative Reference Bureau’s free and excellent Public Access Room.
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.
Click here for more information on volunteering.
Location: 66 Queen Street Suite 3501, Honolulu, HI
Site Contact: Camron Hurt
Phone: (615)-853-9206
Email: [email protected]
Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Common Cause Hawaii aims to: strengthen public participation in government; curb the excess influence of money in politics; ensure that government serves the common good, rather than special interests; promote fair, honest, and modern elections; and fight for a vigorous, independent, and diverse media.
Service Opportunity: Research bills in the 2023 State Legislature beginning in January 2023
For those of you who are not familiar with signing up for hearing notices (i.e., tracking bills) or submitting testimony online, please click on the hyperlinks.
You may also want to review the Legislative Reference Bureau’s free and excellent Public Access Room.
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.
Click here for more information on volunteering.
Location: 66 Queen Street Suite 3501, Honolulu, HI
Site Contact: Camron Hurt
Phone: (615)-853-9206
Email: [email protected]
DIAMOND HEAD KEIKI CENTER (SALVATION ARMY FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICES) *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS ***(AS OF 11/15/2023)
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
FAMILY PROGRAMS HAWAII ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS ***(UPDATED 11/20/23)
Website: http://familyprogramshawaii.org
Service Opportunity:
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: Chiyomi Chow, Director of Programs
Phone: (808) 540-2547
Program Coordinator: Joan Naguwa
Phone: (808) 540-2542
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity:
- Bring together siblings who are in foster care for monthly visits. Includes scheduling, pick-up, drop off, visits.
- 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: Chiyomi Chow, Director of Programs
Phone: (808) 540-2547
Program Coordinator: Joan Naguwa
Phone: (808) 540-2542
Email: [email protected]
FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAI'I *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATE 09/05/23)
Website: www.familypromisehawaii.org
Volunteer Page: https://www.familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
Service Opportunities:
Ohana Nights - provide dinner to families currently receiving services
Keiki & Parent Nights - Seeking volunteers who have experience teaching financial literacy, career development, workforce planning to adults & Keiki Group volunteers.
Service Location: 245 N Kukui St #101 Honolulu Hi 96817
Current volunteer opportunities can be found in our volunteer portal. To get access to the portal, fill out the volunteer application at familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
Requirements:
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Jessica Hannemann, Operations Coordinator
Phone: (808) 300-0560
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer Page: https://www.familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
Service Opportunities:
Ohana Nights - provide dinner to families currently receiving services
Keiki & Parent Nights - Seeking volunteers who have experience teaching financial literacy, career development, workforce planning to adults & Keiki Group volunteers.
Service Location: 245 N Kukui St #101 Honolulu Hi 96817
Current volunteer opportunities can be found in our volunteer portal. To get access to the portal, fill out the volunteer application at familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
Requirements:
- Review instructions & presentation on our volunteer programs listed on our website familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
- Complete Volunteer Application Form
- Visit the Volunteer Portal for current volunteer opportunities.
Days/Times:
- Ohana Nights: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Keiki & Parent Night 6-8pm (nights may vary)
Site Contact: Jessica Hannemann, Operations Coordinator
Phone: (808) 300-0560
Email: [email protected]
THE GREEN HOUSE MISSION *** CLOSED*** (UPDATED 11/08/23)
Website: https://www.thegreenhousekc.com/
The Green House is temporarily closed due to COVID policies impacting our ability to provide programming with schools and receive funding.
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 ʻāina. 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.
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: [email protected]
***Waiting for response***
The Green House is temporarily closed due to COVID policies impacting our ability to provide programming with schools and receive funding.
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 ʻāina. 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.
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: [email protected]
***Waiting for response***
HO'OKUA'ĀINA *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 9/06/23)
Website: www.hookuaaina.org
Service Opportunity: Working on a traditional Hawaiian kalo farm to learn all aspects of kalo production and all the Hawaiian values associated with it.
Service Location: 916 E Auloa Rd., Kailua, HI. We share a driveway access with houses C&D
Requirements: Registration. For more information, complete our Contact form. Someone from our staff will get back to you.
Location: 916E Auloa Rd., Kailua, HI 96734
Days/Times: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-1pm
Site Contact: Becca Croft, Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (808) 234-9597
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Working on a traditional Hawaiian kalo farm to learn all aspects of kalo production and all the Hawaiian values associated with it.
Service Location: 916 E Auloa Rd., Kailua, HI. We share a driveway access with houses C&D
Requirements: Registration. For more information, complete our Contact form. Someone from our staff will get back to you.
Location: 916E Auloa Rd., Kailua, HI 96734
Days/Times: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-1pm
Site Contact: Becca Croft, Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (808) 234-9597
Email: [email protected]
KAIMUKĪ HIGH SCHOOL *** LOOKING FOR SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATE 11/15/2023)
Website: http://www.kaimukihs.org/
Service Opportunity: To assist students learning English and other general education students in understanding and completing assignments. Some students also need assistance with using technology as most classes are now using Google Classroom and other apps.
Service Location: Kaimukī High School, 2705 Kaimukī Ave., Honolulu, HI
Requirements: An interest in serving students ages 13-17. Able to model perseverance, resourcefulness, and patience. No experience necessary, we will train you on how to best assist students. Minimum 20 hours. Business casual attire please.
Days/Times:
Monday-Thursdays from 9:00 am-3 pm.
Also, our afterschool program Monday-Thursday from 3 pm-5 pm.
EL Coordinator: Bianca Rajan
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 8082802406
Service Opportunity: To assist students learning English and other general education students in understanding and completing assignments. Some students also need assistance with using technology as most classes are now using Google Classroom and other apps.
Service Location: Kaimukī High School, 2705 Kaimukī Ave., Honolulu, HI
Requirements: An interest in serving students ages 13-17. Able to model perseverance, resourcefulness, and patience. No experience necessary, we will train you on how to best assist students. Minimum 20 hours. Business casual attire please.
Days/Times:
Monday-Thursdays from 9:00 am-3 pm.
Also, our afterschool program Monday-Thursday from 3 pm-5 pm.
EL Coordinator: Bianca Rajan
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 8082802406
KAWĀNANAKOA MIDDLE SCHOOL *** DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/15/2023)
Website: https://www.kawananakoa.k12.hi.us/home
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: Kawānanakoa Middle School, 49 Funchal St., Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
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:
Site Contact:
Phone: (808) 307-0300
Email:
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: Kawānanakoa Middle School, 49 Funchal St., Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
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 7:45 am -2 pm.
- Two hour minimum on one day.
Site Contact:
Phone: (808) 307-0300
Email:
KIDS HURT TOO HAWAI'I *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/21/2023)
Website: https://www.kidshurttoo.org/
“We can’t prevent domestic violence, victimization of children, and loss of family members. But, we can provide resources that help children cope with those difficult situations.” – Cynthia White, Co-Founder & Executive Director.
The name “Kids Hurt Too” was chosen by children in 2006. In 2011, the official name of the organization became “Kids Hurt Too Hawaii.” Since its beginning, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii has provided group support and training services to thousands of children, youth, caregivers, and providers.
Volunteer Page: https://www.kidshurttoo.org/be-involved/volunteer/
Join us in creating a healing environment for grieving and traumatized children and youth.
Volunteers play an essential for supporting families on their healing journey from their grief and trauma. If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please call us or use the sign-up in the form below.
Kids Hurt Too - Hawai'i's Volunteer Opportunities:
Service Opportunity:
Volunteer Interest Form
Service Location: The Kukui Center, 245 North Kukui Street, Suite 203, Honolulu, Hawaii
Requirements:
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday twice a month or Wednesday once a month; mentoring programs some weekends 8am-5pm
Site Contact: Hiro Ito, Co-Founder & Program Director
Phone: (808) 545-5683
Email:
“We can’t prevent domestic violence, victimization of children, and loss of family members. But, we can provide resources that help children cope with those difficult situations.” – Cynthia White, Co-Founder & Executive Director.
The name “Kids Hurt Too” was chosen by children in 2006. In 2011, the official name of the organization became “Kids Hurt Too Hawaii.” Since its beginning, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii has provided group support and training services to thousands of children, youth, caregivers, and providers.
Volunteer Page: https://www.kidshurttoo.org/be-involved/volunteer/
Join us in creating a healing environment for grieving and traumatized children and youth.
Volunteers play an essential for supporting families on their healing journey from their grief and trauma. If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please call us or use the sign-up in the form below.
Kids Hurt Too - Hawai'i's Volunteer Opportunities:
- Peer Support Groups
- Mentoring Activities
- Special Events
- Healing Young Hearts Home Building
Service Opportunity:
- Children's Grief Facilitator
- Youth Mentoring Programs
Volunteer Interest Form
Service Location: The Kukui Center, 245 North Kukui Street, Suite 203, Honolulu, Hawaii
Requirements:
- 1 year Commitment
- Application Form
- Background Check
- Interview
- Mandatory Training
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday twice a month or Wednesday once a month; mentoring programs some weekends 8am-5pm
Site Contact: Hiro Ito, Co-Founder & Program Director
Phone: (808) 545-5683
Email:
KŌKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS** (AS OF 11/01/23)
Website: www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org
Join us:
Join the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation for our first Saturday of the month Community Workdays at the Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleiwa from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday tasks may involve mulching, weeding, opala collection, planting and harvesting.
All participants must sign up via the registration form link that includes details about our safety protocols, and our required waiver.
If you are interested in joining us for a Kōkua Learning Farm community workday register here bit.ly/khfworkdays
If you are interested in scheduling a private farm workday for an organization, club, or private group, email: [email protected]
Site Contact: Kelly Perry, Volunteer and Partnership Director
Phone: (808) 638-5145
Email: [email protected]
In addition to our monthly Kōkua Learning Farm Workdays we offer internships, and other service opportunities. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Join us:
Join the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation for our first Saturday of the month Community Workdays at the Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleiwa from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday tasks may involve mulching, weeding, opala collection, planting and harvesting.
All participants must sign up via the registration form link that includes details about our safety protocols, and our required waiver.
If you are interested in joining us for a Kōkua Learning Farm community workday register here bit.ly/khfworkdays
If you are interested in scheduling a private farm workday for an organization, club, or private group, email: [email protected]
Site Contact: Kelly Perry, Volunteer and Partnership Director
Phone: (808) 638-5145
Email: [email protected]
In addition to our monthly Kōkua Learning Farm Workdays we offer internships, and other service opportunities. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
KULA NO NĀ POʻE HAWAIʻI (KNNPH) *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/08/23)
Website: 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: [email protected]
OR
Site Contact: Leif K. Mokuahi Jr., Asst. Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 520-8991
Email: [email protected]
***Waiting for response***
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: [email protected]
OR
Site Contact: Leif K. Mokuahi Jr., Asst. Program Coordinator
Phone: (808) 520-8991
Email: [email protected]
***Waiting for response***
LOCAL HNL CHAPTER OF CITIZENS' CLIMATE EDUCATION *** ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS ***(11/08/23)
Website: https://citizensclimateeducation.org/
Service Opportunity: Writing Op-Eds, Communicating with lawmakers, Volunteer Outreach, Mentoring High School Students
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Paul Bernstein
State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby
Email: [email protected]
Phone: N/A
Service Opportunity: Writing Op-Eds, Communicating with lawmakers, Volunteer Outreach, Mentoring High School Students
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Paul Bernstein
State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby
Email: [email protected]
Phone: N/A
LYON ARBORETUM ***OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS*** (AS OF 11/15/23)
Website: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/
Service Opportunity: Lyon Arboretum is looking for volunteers in a variety of settings. For those comfortable with customer service, volunteer opportunities exist in our Visitor Center Gift Shop. Volunteers are always needed to help maintain our beautiful garden collections. The Grounds Department welcomes anyone willing to work outdoors, rain or shine, helping to keep our collections looking their best. Volunteers are also needed to assist the Education Department in their Children's Garden and the school tours program.
Click on this link for more information about the volunteer opportunities at Lyon Arboretum: Volunteer at Lyon
Service Location: Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements:
- All Volunteer Opportunities:
- Garden Volunteer Opportunities:
- Gift Shop Volunteer:
- Education Volunteers:
Covid Guidelines: As part of the University of Hawaii, we must follow the guidelines UH set.
Days/Times: Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. A schedule will be determined by the supervisor in the department.
Site Contact: Contact: Raedelle Van Fossen, Education Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808)988-0461
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Lyon Arboretum is looking for volunteers in a variety of settings. For those comfortable with customer service, volunteer opportunities exist in our Visitor Center Gift Shop. Volunteers are always needed to help maintain our beautiful garden collections. The Grounds Department welcomes anyone willing to work outdoors, rain or shine, helping to keep our collections looking their best. Volunteers are also needed to assist the Education Department in their Children's Garden and the school tours program.
Click on this link for more information about the volunteer opportunities at Lyon Arboretum: Volunteer at Lyon
Service Location: Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Requirements:
- All Volunteer Opportunities:
- Able to provide a minimum of 2 hours of service per visit.
- Garden Volunteer Opportunities:
- Ability to sit, stand, and stoop for long periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods with potential exposure to sun, rain, and mosquitoes.
- Ability to utilize small gardening hand tools (such as pruners or clippers).
- Experience or interest in learning to recognize common tropical and native Hawaiian plant species, weeds, and invasive plant species.
- Gift Shop Volunteer:
- Ability to greet and interact with the public in a positive and accommodating manner.
- Ability to operate a cash register and complete basic transactions, as well as answer the phone line and relay information and messages promptly and courteously.
- Previous experience in hospitality or retail preferred.
- Education Volunteers:
- Experience or passion for working with elementary-age children and assisting with the delivery of environmental education.
- Ability to stand, walk and hike 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.
Covid Guidelines: As part of the University of Hawaii, we must follow the guidelines UH set.
Days/Times: Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. A schedule will be determined by the supervisor in the department.
Site Contact: Contact: Raedelle Van Fossen, Education Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808)988-0461
Email: [email protected]
MĀNOA HERITAGE CENTER *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 11/15/23)
Website: https://www.manoaheritagecenter.org/
Service Opportunity: Garden maintenance, Education/Office assistance
Service Location: 2856 O’ahu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822 (7th driveway on left after Cooper Road - look for our HVB Warrior marker indicating our shared driveway)
Requirements:
1) Apply here: https://www.manoaheritagecenter.org/volunteer/ Someone will contact you by email within a week of receipt.
2) Intro tour (set up upon application)
3) No minimum hours, but must come with a positive attitude, ready to learn and volunteer in the garden.
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Ke‘ala Wong
Phone: (808) 988-1287
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Garden maintenance, Education/Office assistance
Service Location: 2856 O’ahu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822 (7th driveway on left after Cooper Road - look for our HVB Warrior marker indicating our shared driveway)
Requirements:
1) Apply here: https://www.manoaheritagecenter.org/volunteer/ Someone will contact you by email within a week of receipt.
2) Intro tour (set up upon application)
3) No minimum hours, but must come with a positive attitude, ready to learn and volunteer in the garden.
Days/Times:
- Volunteer opportunities are Wednesday & Friday mornings 9:30 am-12:30 pm.
- MUST sign-up per volunteer day using the MHC Volunteer sign-up (google)sheet.
Site Contact: Ke‘ala Wong
Phone: (808) 988-1287
Email: [email protected]
PALAMA SETTLEMENT *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 11/15/23)
Website: https://www.palamasettlement.org/
Service Opportunity: Education, Recreation, Senior Programming, STEAM
Service Location: Palama Settlement
Requirements: Completed Volunteer Application Form with background check*
For more information: Volunteer – Palama Settlement
Days/Times: Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated tutors at Palama Settlement for our 6th–9th graders (although most of them are 6th–8th) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our preferred times are 3:30 pm–4:30 pm and 6:30 pm–7:30 pm, depending on availability, of course. Math, English, and Social Studies are the subjects covered.
Site Contact: Lecely Ancheta
Phone: (808) 848-2501
Email: [email protected]
Address: 810 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817
*Please note: all volunteers will be subject to a background check.
Service Opportunity: Education, Recreation, Senior Programming, STEAM
Service Location: Palama Settlement
Requirements: Completed Volunteer Application Form with background check*
For more information: Volunteer – Palama Settlement
Days/Times: Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated tutors at Palama Settlement for our 6th–9th graders (although most of them are 6th–8th) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our preferred times are 3:30 pm–4:30 pm and 6:30 pm–7:30 pm, depending on availability, of course. Math, English, and Social Studies are the subjects covered.
Site Contact: Lecely Ancheta
Phone: (808) 848-2501
Email: [email protected]
Address: 810 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817
*Please note: all volunteers will be subject to a background check.
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: JARRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL *** LOOKING FOR PAID TUTORS *** (AS OF 11/16/23)
PPP Jarrett Middle School: https://www.jmshi.org/
Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
Service Opportunity: Want to help middle school students succeed? Get trained and earn a certification? Become a community Superhero??
BE A TUTOR!!! Apply today at: https://sece.its.hawaii.edu Search for job #257747. Starting Pay is $13.05 per hour!
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: M-F 8 am-2:30 pm and some after school.
Site Contact: Cathy Kahoohanohano
Phone: (808) 733-4888
Email: [email protected]
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 11/16/23)
PPP Kaimuki High School: http://kaimukihs.org/
Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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, EL program and/or help with the Academies: STEM-PAC and Hospitality. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2705 Kaimukī Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Application: Send an email to [email protected] 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. 245
Email: [email protected]
Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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, EL program and/or help with the Academies: STEM-PAC and Hospitality. Creativity welcome.
Service Location: 2705 Kaimukī Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Requirements: Application: Send an email to [email protected] 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. 245
Email: [email protected]
PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: PALOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/15/23)
PPP Website: http://palolo.hidoe.us
PPP Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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 is 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: [email protected]
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PPP Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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 is 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: [email protected]
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PALOLO PIPELINE PROGRAM: PALOLO 'OHANA LEARNING CENTER *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/15/23)
Website: https://chaminade.edu/service-learning/polc/
PPP Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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 on 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 [email protected].
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 training sessions . Contact [email protected] 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 , there will be extended training and activity time.
Site Contact:
Phone: (808) 733-8651 ext. 3
Email: [email protected]
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PPP Fact Sheet: Pālolo Pipeline Program Fact Sheet
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 on 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 [email protected].
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 training sessions . Contact [email protected] 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 , there will be extended training and activity time.
Site Contact:
- Yvonne Mori,
- Kauhane Aipia,
- Whitney Kim,
- Dahlia Asuega [ext #1] - resident services manager
Phone: (808) 733-8651 ext. 3
Email: [email protected]
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ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL *** WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS *** (AS OF 11/15/2023)
Website: http://www.roosevelthigh.org/
Service Opportunity: Tutoring ELL Students
Site Location: Roosevelt High School, 1120 Nehoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
Days/Times:
Requirements:
EL Coordinator: Jiaxin Ruan
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Tutoring ELL Students
Site Location: Roosevelt High School, 1120 Nehoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
Days/Times:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:30-4:00
Requirements:
- High School Level Math and Language Skills
- Bilingual in English and the following languages a plus: Mandarin, Cantonese, Chuukese, Korean, Vietnamese
EL Coordinator: Jiaxin Ruan
Email: [email protected]
SEA LIFE PARK *** DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS ***(10/31/23)
Website: https://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/
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 Hawai'i, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
Requirements:
Application process:
Site Contact: Kandace Campbell, Education Supervisor
Phone: (808) 259-251
Email: [email protected]
Click for Sea Life Park Brochure and Volunteer Application
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 Hawai'i, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
Requirements:
Application process:
- Submit application/statement of interest online or via email (located at sealifeparkhawaii.com/volunteer-programs)
- Attend orientation with an Education Associate (typically 1-2 hours, by appointment only). Must be 18 years or older.
Site Contact: Kandace Campbell, Education Supervisor
Phone: (808) 259-251
Email: [email protected]
Click for Sea Life Park Brochure and Volunteer Application
SURFRIDER SPIRIT SESSIONS *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/17/23)
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.
TEACH FOR AMERICA - HAWAI'I *** AWAITING RESPONSE OF UPDATE *** (AS OF 11/28/23)
Website: https://www.teachforamerica.org/
Service Opportunity: education (educational equity) and leadership
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Jacqueline Scanlan
Phone: (808) 371-5683
Email: [email protected]
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Service Opportunity: education (educational equity) and leadership
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Jacqueline Scanlan
Phone: (808) 371-5683
Email: [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA JAPANESE OUTREACH *** WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY NEW SERVICE LEARNERS ***(11/17/23)
Service Opportunity: Students have fluent conversations in Japanese.
Service Location: UH Manoa Campus Sakamaki Hall
Requirement: Fluent in Japanese.
Day/Times: 10:30AM-11:45AM is speaking in Japanese and from 12PM-1PM is practicing English.
Site Contact:
Email: [email protected]
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Service Location: UH Manoa Campus Sakamaki Hall
Requirement: Fluent in Japanese.
Day/Times: 10:30AM-11:45AM is speaking in Japanese and from 12PM-1PM is practicing English.
Site Contact:
Email: [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 10/18/2023)
Website: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/learning
Service Opportunity: Education
Temporary Service Location: Agricultural Engineering Building (AEI), 3131 Maile Way, UH Manoa Campus
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Rosemarie Woodruff
Phone: (808) 956-3456
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Education
Temporary Service Location: Agricultural Engineering Building (AEI), 3131 Maile Way, UH Manoa Campus
Requirements: TBA
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Rosemarie Woodruff
Phone: (808) 956-3456
Email: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA OUTREACH COLLEGE *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS** (UPDATED 11/22/23)
Website: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu
Service Opportunity: Educating the community
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Natsuko Tateishi
Phone: (808) 395-8872
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Educating the community
Service Location: TBA
Requirements: Volunteer application with background check
Days/Times: TBA
Site Contact: Natsuko Tateishi
Phone: (808) 395-8872
Email: [email protected]
WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 09/12/2023)
Website: https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/support/volunteer/
"To inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life."
Service Opportunity: Marine Life Education
We are currently in need of Aquarium Educator Volunteers and Gift Shop Volunteers.
We are also accepting applications for our Visitor Experience Internship
Location: Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
Requirements:
Days/Times: Varies
Site Contact Chessa Caparros, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808) 440-9020
Email: [email protected]
"To inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life."
Service Opportunity: Marine Life Education
We are currently in need of Aquarium Educator Volunteers and Gift Shop Volunteers.
We are also accepting applications for our Visitor Experience Internship
Location: Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete the required online Volunteer Application
- Pass and provide a criminal background check
- Provide a TB clearance
- Meet in-person with Volunteer Program staff
- Be able to make the necessary time commitment
Days/Times: Varies
Site Contact Chessa Caparros, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808) 440-9020
Email: [email protected]
WAIKĪKĪ SCHOOL FOOD FARM *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 5/18/23)
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:
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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] or [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:
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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] or [email protected]
MANA MELE *** OPEN AND ACCEPTING SERVICE LEARNERS *** (UPDATED 11/22/23)
Service-Learning Opportunities with Mana Maoli
“Mana Mele Program Kākoʻo”
Website: www.manamele.org/
Mana Mele Kumu lead curriculum centered around the ABCs (Academics, Business, and Culture) of Music and Multimedia. We, at the Mana Mele Project, work to provide these opportunities to ʻōpio across 3 islands, servicing a large majority of our Native Hawaiian Youth in Hawaiian-focused public charter schools.
Mana Mele Kākoʻo have the opportunity to work alongside Hawaiʻi’s music and multimedia industry professionals and help make a difference via innovative, real world, culture-based education.
Opportunity: Service-learners will provide in-class kākoʻo for Mana Mele instructors in K-12 in-school elective or afterschool enrichment music or multimedia classes.
Primary duties: Classroom management, curriculum/lesson plan implementation, one-on-one support for students Locations: Oʻahu (Honolulu, Kāneʻohe, Nānākuli, Waimānalo); Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Islands
See map for list/locations of project schools Partner School Map
Times: Monday-Friday; Class sessions vary between 45 minutes and 2-hours and are available both in-school (~8:30AM-2:45PM) and afterschool (2PM-5PM)
Requirements:
(1) Application https://forms.gle/BrPQXWbhPMt1KHBw7
(2) Full semester commitment preferred.
(3) Background check to be performed by Mana Maoli
(4) Optional and by arrangement with class instructor: lead one class session
Possible logistics
HMH Administrative support:
- Recruitment - attending info sessions/fairs
- Assignment/Pairing with kumu
- HR stuff - background checks; communicate with schools about the kākoʻo
- Reflection with the kākoʻo
- Communication
Kumu hana pono:
- Communication with the service-learner
- Planning time
- Hours verification
How to compensate MM kumu for carrying this extra kuleana:
- Bonus?
- Additional class budget?
Scheduling
Contact: Oʻahu - Melisa Orozco Vargas [email protected]
Kauaʻi & Hawaiʻi - Kapali Bilyeu [email protected]
“Mana Mele Program Kākoʻo”
Website: www.manamele.org/
Mana Mele Kumu lead curriculum centered around the ABCs (Academics, Business, and Culture) of Music and Multimedia. We, at the Mana Mele Project, work to provide these opportunities to ʻōpio across 3 islands, servicing a large majority of our Native Hawaiian Youth in Hawaiian-focused public charter schools.
Mana Mele Kākoʻo have the opportunity to work alongside Hawaiʻi’s music and multimedia industry professionals and help make a difference via innovative, real world, culture-based education.
Opportunity: Service-learners will provide in-class kākoʻo for Mana Mele instructors in K-12 in-school elective or afterschool enrichment music or multimedia classes.
Primary duties: Classroom management, curriculum/lesson plan implementation, one-on-one support for students Locations: Oʻahu (Honolulu, Kāneʻohe, Nānākuli, Waimānalo); Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Islands
See map for list/locations of project schools Partner School Map
Times: Monday-Friday; Class sessions vary between 45 minutes and 2-hours and are available both in-school (~8:30AM-2:45PM) and afterschool (2PM-5PM)
Requirements:
(1) Application https://forms.gle/BrPQXWbhPMt1KHBw7
(2) Full semester commitment preferred.
(3) Background check to be performed by Mana Maoli
(4) Optional and by arrangement with class instructor: lead one class session
Possible logistics
HMH Administrative support:
- Recruitment - attending info sessions/fairs
- Assignment/Pairing with kumu
- HR stuff - background checks; communicate with schools about the kākoʻo
- Reflection with the kākoʻo
- Communication
Kumu hana pono:
- Communication with the service-learner
- Planning time
- Hours verification
How to compensate MM kumu for carrying this extra kuleana:
- Bonus?
- Additional class budget?
Scheduling
Contact: Oʻahu - Melisa Orozco Vargas [email protected]
Kauaʻi & Hawaiʻi - Kapali Bilyeu [email protected]
Updated January 2022