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We are located at:
Kapiʻolani Community College
'Iliahi 231

4303 Diamond Head Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96816

Office Hours:
​In-person office hours are temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19 precautions.

Email: kccserve@hawaii.edu
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P: 808-734-9353
​F: 808-734-9316


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ENVIRONMENT PATHWAY


The following information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. If you encounter inaccurate information, please send an email to kccserve@hawaii.edu.
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808 Cleanups (updated 12/19)
www.808cleanups.org

Service Opportunity: We have a new App available at https://808cleanups.org/app/ that has the calendar built in with all events, and volunteers can use to track their hours. We also have the same calendar at our website at https://808cleanups.org/calendar/

Site location: Home Office: 2569 Ipulei Way - but we meet volunteers at various field locations, never at the home office.

Site Days/Times: Events available every week, both weekdays and weekends.

Requirements: Be able to work outdoors for two hours minimum, environmental interests

Site contact: Michael Loftin 808-892-3464 808cleanups@gmail.com
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Phone: (808)892-3464​          Email: 808cleanups@gmail.com
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES: DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE

(Updated 8/9/20)
OPEN WITH COVID GUIDELINES
Service Opportunity: The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is looking for volunteers to help mālama ʻāina, by supporting Hawaii's endangered species, protecting native plants by controlling the growth of non-native species, and learning about Hawaii's unique ecosystems and culture. The volunteer program allows students to visit sites such as the following Wildlife Sanctuaries - Kawainui, Pouhala, or Hamakua Marsh, Paiko Lagoon or the Off-shore island bird sanctuaries, and Reserves such as Kamananui Valley in the Moanalua Forest Reserve in the Koʻolau mountain range, and Pahole, Kaʻala, and Ka`ena Natural Area Reserve on the Waiʻanae mountain range. Volunteers could expect to help with out-planting native species, trail maintenance, removing invasive species, performing bio-surveys or assisting with outreach events.

COVID Guidelines: We are, no more than 10 at a given site, mask required as well as social distancing. Own health and gear (gloves, boots, clothes) PPE necessary

Service location: Various locations

Requirements: Register as a DLNR volunteer website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/ 

Days/Times: Various dates and times (may work with schedule)

Site contact: Kekai Mar          Phone: (808)6368427          Email: Kekai.K.Mar@hawaii.gov
DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT (Updated 12/19)
​Service Opportunity: The Service-Learning students would be working with State Parks staff to help in invasive species removal (primarily weeding native plant gardens), native plant propagation (from cuttings and/or seeds), focusing on habitat restoration in several Native Hawaiian plant gardens in the crater park, as well as on the crater exterior along the Fort Ruger Pathway.
The maintenance and restoration of one of Oahu's most iconic landmarks is no easy feat. We are looking for volunteers that are brave enough to join us for a morning of fun, learning, and a little elbow grease!


Service Location: Diamond Head State Monument, including Fort Rugar Path

No skills required, but if you have interests in Parks or Hawaii ecosystems, we can help you explore those interests more through Diamond Head. 

Days/Times: We would arrange for service opportunities several times during the week, including weekends. We usually require each service work-day be a minimum three hours. This allows for prep and clean-up while still accomplishing a productive work experience in the park.

Website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/

Site contact(s):  Cassandra Springer
Phone: (808) 271-3281
Email: cassandra.m.springer@hawaii.gov
Hanauma Bay EDUCATION
www.HanaumaBayEducation.org

Service Opportunity: Environmental education

Service Location: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve at 100 Hanauma Bay Road, Honolulu, HI 96825

Requirements: Must be comfortable with public speaking, interacting with visitors, and work well with others. A background and/or interest in marine life or marine conservation is appreciated but not necessary. We ask that volunteers participate in training and be able to make at least a six month commitment.

Days/Times: 

​Website: 
https://www.hanaumabayeducation.org

Site Contact: 
Site Contact: Morgan Mamizuka, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808)394-1374
Email: hbvp@hawaii.edu
FRIENDS OF DIAMOND HEAD
Service Opportunity: Care for Naupaka, shower trees, ferns, Kiawe trees, and ficus. Help rake up fallen leaves and pick up trash. Eradicate Koa Haole that sprouts. Trim elephant grass and weeds.                 
Service Location: Muriel Flanders Park, located on the east side of Diamond Head

Days/Times: Wednesdays, noon-3pm

Site Contact: Michael Ross          E-mail: mikeross@hawaii.edu
THE GREEN HOUSE (updated 12/19)
www.thegreenhousehawaii.com

See flyer

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 flyer above.

Service Location:  School partners

Requirements: Interest in sustainability and education

Days/Times:  Monday-Friday, Schedule TBA

Site Contact: Karla Meek, Director        Phone: (808)232-9106

​Email: karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
HAWAII MARINE ANIMAL Response (Updated 12/19)
 h-mar.org

Service Opportunity: Hawaii Marine Animal Response offers a variety of service and volunteer positions focused on preserving Hawaii's marine life. We are looking for field support volunteers to respond to Hawaiian monk seal haul-outs and conduct assessments, public outreach, and identification.

Service Location: Island-wide opportunities

Requirements: Student must have access to a vehicle, be insured, have a valid Hawaii Driver's License, have a SmartPhone, and have access to a zoom camera and/or binoculars. Student must be comfortable walking long distances on beaches and able to carry up to 50lbs. As we often bring signs and equipment to beaches, and survey beaches for animals.

Days/Times: Variable

Site Contact: Carissa Cabrera        Email: carissa.cabrera@h-mar.org
HAWAI'I NATURE CENTER (updated 12/19)
http://hawaiinaturecenter.org/

Service Opportunity: TEACHING DOCENTS Work with elementary school children (kindergarten to fifth grade) outdoors and teach various environmental education lessons. Previous work with children preferred but not required. Training provided. Field sites include: Makiki Valley, Waimanalo Bay Recreation Area, USFW Honouliuli National Wildlife Refuge in ‘Ewa (Fall semester only), and Pu‘u ‘Ualaka‘a State Park. Time commitment: one weekday morning, four hours per week, Fall and/or Spring semester.

OFFICE ASSISTANTS Assist with various office tasks such as word processing, data entry, and bulk mailing and labeling. Help with special arts and crafts project preparation. Time commitment: varies.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Help maintain and beautify Center facilities. Includes simple construction and repair projects, painting, and cleaning. Time commitment: varies, depending on staff needs.

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Maintain planted areas around the Center and on the program trails. Includes planting, propagation, vine eradication, weed whacking, watering, and composting. Time commitment: varies, preferably once a month for maintenance.

NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP (NAC) Assist with weeklong, all day nature camps that includes hikes, nature crafts, and off-site field trips. Time commitment: At least one full week, 7:15 am -3:30 pm, during the summer or during school intercession breaks (spring, fall, winter).

SPECIAL PROJECTS Includes Boy Scout Eagle Scout projects, wetland restoration at Pouhala Marsh in Waipahu and USFW Honouliuli National Wildlife Refuge in Ewa, service projects for Cub Scout Troops and other service-oriented businesses clubs like Interact Clubs, Rotary Clubs, and Sierra Club High School Hikers. Time commitment: Varies, depending on group’s request.


Service Location: Hawai‘i Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822

Requirements: Must provide own transportation to and from the Center.

Days/Times:
  • Shifts available Monday thru Saturday depending on the project
    • M-F for teaching docent position
    • T-Th, Sat, or Sun for others

Site Contact: Pauline Kawamata, Operations and Volunteer Program Director.
​Phone: 808-955-0100x118. Email: volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity ​
https://www.honoluluhabitat.org/

Service Opportunity:  TBA


Service Location: TBA

Requirements: TBA

Days/Times: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9:30am-4:30pm

Site Contact: Hali Ojeil Volunteer coordinator and community outreach

Phone: 3109408930     Email: hali@honoluluhabitat.org
HONOLULU ZOO SOCIETY (updated 12/19)
www.honoluluzoo.org

Service Opportunity: Volunteer in an outdoor environment to help educate and inspire guests on subjects pertaining to animals and conservation.

Service location: The Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Requirements: Apply by filling out application online http://www.honoluluzoo.org/volunteer.html, schedule an interview with Docent Coordinator (Sunday-Thursday between 10am and 2pm), complete three part training

Days/Times: Volunteer shifts available 7 days a week, shifts 9:30am-12noon or 12noon-2:30pm, special event hours available as well throughout the year. Minimum 6 month commitment of 1 shift per week.

Site Contact: Shelby Carlos, Docent Coordinator          Email: scarlos@honzoosoc.org
Ho'okua'Āina
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: Application, Interview, Orientation (volunteer day)

Days/Times: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-1pm

Site Contact: Dean Wilhelm, Executive Director

Phone: (808)721-5948     Email: michele@hookuaaina.org

KCC NATIVE & SUSTAINABILITY GARDENS (Updated 1/20)
Gardens We Mālama:

Building Namesakes and Restoring Native Plants on Campus:  We mālama the endemic and indigenous species around our campus to learn and appreciate their cultural and practical significance through our service.

KCC Rain Garden: The mission of the KCC Rain Garden is to promote, explore, and experience groundwater infiltration through a system of native plants; an engineered catchment system and basin;  and through our community partner gardens and organizations. Learning about the native Hawaiian plants and uses. Learning about climate change and the impact that the rain garden will have on our own 'aina.

`Iliahi Sustainability Garden: This Garden combines botanically and culturally native Hawaiian plants with plants from other cultures and parts of the world to experiment with traditional and innovative organic growing techniques.

Dates and Times: 
Mondays 8:30am - 10:30am
Wednesdays 8:30am - 10:30am
                                
Requirements: Closed-toe shoes, protective clothing (that can get dirty), reusable water bottle, and positive attitude

Site Contacts:
Emma Ho, Environmental Pathway Leader 
Email: emmaho@hawaii.edu
Alex Lum, Rain Garden Alaka`i
                 Email: alexlum@hawaii.edu

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Information Blog: (examples of what we do + how the experience is in the gardens)
kapiolaniserve.weebly.com/sustainability-gardens-blog/
KŌKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION (updated 12/19)
www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org
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Service Opportunity: ʻĀINA In Schools: Nutrition, Garden, or Compost Docent

Service Location: At an ʻĀINA School, school locations vary all over O'ahu: Honolulu Region, Windward Region, Central Regions, Kahuku region. Volunteers choose one school based on geographical convenience.

Requirements: Must attend 3 trainings (Aug, Oct, Jan), and teach an ʻĀINA Lesson once a month (Aug-May) as scheduled with an ʻĀINA Docent Team, at their assigned ʻĀINA School.

Days/Times: Vary by school, we work with our volunteers to place them at schools and with the schedule that matches their availability.

Contact the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation now for more information about the ʻĀINA In Schools Docent Training in mid January.
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Site Contact: Kelly Perry, ʻĀINA In Schools Program Manager


Phone: (808)638-5145     Email: Kelly@kokuahawaiifoundation.org
KUMUOLA FOUNDATION
Service Opportunity: Farm hand (steward)

Service Location: Wa'aloa way in Manoa  (Physical address not visible from rd. I can forward directions)

Requirements:
     
1) sign liability waiver- name and contact information;

     2)Attend a 30 min orientation on site
     3) Agree to work with ALOHA and respect for environment and people;
     4) Prepare/dress for rain and some Mosquitoes (pants, protective cover toe shoes & repellent)

Days/Times: Weekdays 10am-4pm. Flexible schedule. Open to work with schedules that may need to meet before or after set times and/or on weekends)

Site Contact: Pauline Kuki Navales

Phone: (808)284-6798    Email: kumuolahawaii@gmail.com OR kaiwi@hotmail.com
LIVING ART MARINE CENTER
http://livingartmarinecenter.com/volunteer.htm

Service Opportunity: The Living Art Marine Center is Honolulu's newest interactive Marine Center. Students may be involved in any of the following: Assisting the tour guide (adult as well as keiki tours); Interpreting tide pool animals at the Discovery Zone; Assisting guests at the D.I.Y. stations (Gyotaku fish print, shell carving),; Light aquarium maintenance, help with guided reef walks, assist with summer work shops, maintain our Aquaponics Garden.

Service Location: 3239 Ualena Street, Suite 100, Near the Honolulu Airport

Requirements:
     
(1) Instructor approval
     (2) Be willing to interact with our visitors in a positive manner
     (3) Have an interest in marine life
     (4)Register on-line (website listed above)
 or via email (listed below)

Days/Times: Weekdays in the morning or early afternoon, sometimes evening (reef walks) and weekends all day.  Suggested shift duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Site Contact: Education Department

Phone: (808)841-8080         Email: education@livingartmarinecenter.com
LYON ARBORETUM (updated 12/19)
Service Opportunity: Individuals or groups can volunteer at the various departments at Lyon such as in the children's education program, grounds department, greenhouse, and the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program laboratories. Please go to the volunteer opportunities link for more detailed descriptions and availability of positions in the various departments: 

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=304373

Service Location: 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 (past the old Paradise Park)

Requirements:
Requirements: Varies by the department and volunteer position. Go to the "Volunteer Opportunities" link above to see current openings and to complete an online application. The appropriate department contact will be in touch with the student once their application is received.

Days/Times: Varies with individual schedules

Email: educationlyonarboretum@gmail.com
MĀLA MAUNUUNU (updated 1/20)
See flyer

Service Opportunity: Volunteering at a Native Plant plant garden. Tasks may including weeding, mulching, planting, working in the loʻi, hawaiian dry-stack stone masonry, making hawaiian medicinal medicine, other task may include helping with community events. Please follow this link and fill out the form to register: http://tinyurl.com/signupmala

Service Location: Māla Māunuunu 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96817, *Located behind the Mānele Building 

Requirements: Must be able to get dirty, work outside, and possible in the sun. Positive attitude and open mind is appreciated

Days/Times:
Volunteer hours vary; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
Saturdays (Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
​Additional Saturdays are available please check the link.


Māla Māunuunu, located behind the Mānele Building, provides a variety of learning opportunities for KCC students, faculty/staff, and the neighboring community. The māla serves as an official site for Service & Sustainability Learning and is host to various other activities including group tours and visits, interdisciplinary learning, outdoor classroom and hands on learning, and community service events.

Weekly Work Days: 
Mondays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm


Mālama Māunuunu Work Days:
Saturday February 15th  8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday March 14th 8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday April 25th 8:00am - 12:00pm
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​​Māla Māunuunu activities are managed by the Kapoʻoloku program staff.  If you would like to visit Māla Māunuunu, please contact us.

If you would like to attend sign up at   
https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=1077020088896850072#anonymous_invite_page

Please see the calendar: http://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/project/mala-maunuunu/

Site Contact: Hoʻo Cabanilla
Phone: (808)734-9263
Email:
hcaba@hawaii.edu
MĀLAMA I NĀ AHUPUA'A - MINA (updated 1/20)
Check the MINA calendar for upcoming events! http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/access/engagement/mina.html

MINA Fact Sheet

Service Opportunity:
Work with elders and stewards of the land to care for Native Hawaiian cultural sites, protect native ecosystems and to learn about sustainability and food security from an indigenous perspective. This program is a large, joint UH Mānoa-KCC program, established in 1997.

Service Location: Various ahupua'a throughout O'ahu. Multiple community partners.

Requirements (see also the MINA factsheet):
     
1) Must attend orientation & training session.
          Orientation: at KCC Friday, 1/31/20 from 2:00-4:00pm at Ohi'a 118 (auditorium).
KCC students may also participate in a MINA orientation at UH Manoa on Wednesday, 2/5/20 from 2:00-4:00pm at Dean Hall room 5-6 

     2) 20-hour service requirement that includes: orientation, participation in principle experiences (upland, lowland, fishpond), and the final reflection.

Days/Times: Mostly weekends from 8am-1pm; core events are all on Saturdays and Sundays

Site Contact: Dr. Ulla Hasager, Coordinator 

Phone: Ulla (808) 956-4218          Email: csssl@hawaii.edu 
​MĀLAMA MAUNALUA
http://www.malamamaunalua.org/

Service Opportunity: Mālama Maunalua is seeking service-learning students to assist their Habitat Restoration Coordinator with community huki events that help to restore the health of Maunalua Bay. Under the Huki Program (huki means ‘to pull’ in Hawaiian), community groups come together to remove large quantities of invasive alien algae from Maunalua Bay using designated 10 x 10 m plots. These service-learning students will be responsible for assisting in pre/post assessments of plot areas, helping volunteers in the removal of invasive alien algae, setting up & disassembling plots, and assisting in weekly research surveys. Tasks and responsibilities include attending scheduled huki events, interacting and engaging with volunteer groups, and assisting staff and volunteers in the removal of invasive algal species. This includes working outdoors in variable weather conditions. Time may also be spent in the office organizing volunteer waivers and inputting information into a database. Service-learning students will gain knowledge of the impacts of invasive algae species on marine ecosystems and how the management of watersheds play important roles in ecosystem health.

Service Location: Paiko Habitat Restoration Area, Kuli'ou'ou Beach Park (100 Bay Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96821)

Requirements: Students will be asked to register/apply as a service-learning student with Mālama Maunalua by e-mailing them at volunteer@malamamaunalua.org to allow us to easily track volunteers, their hours, and be able send out information regarding upcoming service events. ​

Days/Times: Huki Events: Varies from Monday-Saturday (at least 3-4 events a month) from 8:00 am-12:00 pm, Weekly Sea Urchin Monitoring: Varies from Friday-Sunday, based on Low tides (approximately 2 hours).

Site Contact: Alex Awo, Habitat Restoration and Huki Program Coordinator

Phone: (808)395-5050 ext. 1     Email: volunteer@malamamaunalua.org

​MĀNOA HERITAGE CENTER (updated 12/19)
www.manoaheritagecenter.org

Service Opportunity: Maintain a Native Hawaiian garden -- a constant need and priority; periodically we need help with various on-going office projects relating to education and Hawaiian culture.

Service Location: 2856 O’ahu Avenue (7th driveway on left after Cooper Road - look for our HVB Warrior marker indicating our shared driveway)

Requirements:
     
 1) Complete online application form under Kako’o Mai tab and Volunteer.  Someone will contact you by email or phone within a week of receipt. 
     2) Pre-visit tour 


Days/Times: Mondays are best for those interested in learning about the plants in our garden because our Native Hawaiian plant specialist will be here. On all other days, other MHC staff will assign tasks and monitor the work. Students can arrange in advance to come anytime within these hours:
  • Monday: 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm

Site Contact: Jenny Engle or Ke’ala Wong

Phone: (808)988-1287          Email: contact@manoaheritagecenter.org
SEA LIFE PARK
www.sealifeparkhawaii.com

Service Project: Seabird Rehabilitation or Reef Life Department

Service opportunity:
     
Seabird Rehabilitation Facility: Volunteers may assist in the intake, care, feeding, and release of malnourished or injured sea birds. Other responsibilities may include kennel cleaning, habitat cleaning, medical treatment assistance, food preparation, and various other duties.
     
Reef Life: Volunteers may assist and educate guests as they interact with the marine invertebrates, located in the Discovery Reef Touch Pool. They may also monitor food intake of adult sea turtles in our Turtle Lagoon. Other responsibilities may include rockwork cleaning, basic animal husbandry, sand filtering, food preparation, broadcast feeding, and various other tasks. Be prepared to get wet on a regular basis.
     
Education Docent: Volunteers help to educate the general public on marine life and its preservation. They assist with school group field trips, educational tours, curriculum and program development, and help with animal interactive activities. Other responsibilities may include preparing props and supplies for classes, organizing our library, and facilitating special events.

Service Location: 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy #7

Requirements: Application process:
     1) Submit application/statement of interest online or via email (located at seaslifeparkhawaii.com/volunteer-programs)
      2) Attend orientation with an Education Associate (typically 1-2 hours, by appointment only). Must be 18 years or older.


Days/Times: 3 month commitment; 1 shift per week (8am-12pm or 1-5pm)

Site Contact: Mrs. Kandace Campbell, Education Supervisor

Phone: (808)259-2512 Email: kandace.campbell@sealifeparkhawaii.com or education@sealifeparkhawaii.com

Click here 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 on Saturdays. We have special sessions coming up too, if you cannot attend the following:
     2020 Surfer Spirit Sessions
       -Spring March 21st - April 25
       -Summer June 3-July 22
       -Fall September 9 to October 28

Site contact: Sam Rodriguez or Connie Sizemore (Program Director)   Phone: (808)391-0997
​
Email: sam@surferspirit.org or connie@surferspirit.org
WAIKIKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOOD FARM open and accepting volunteers with limited capacity as of 1/15/2021
​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 K-5th. 

Days/Times: 

Sustainable Agriculture Methods
Monday-Friday:  800-12:00- Learn about sustainable agriculture in a school garden. Interns will get hands on experience learning about sustainable methods in the school garden including bed preparation, composting methods, irrigation systems and plant propagation techniques.
Limited to 4 volunteers. 

School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades K-5th): Monday-Friday 12:00-2:00pm- Support garden lessons K-5th. 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. 
  
Our hours are very consistent but the activities may vary due to covid related circumstances.
Please contact Scott Kitamori at skitamori@gmail.com for anyone interested in volunteering.
​Kapi‘olani Community College Citizen Foresters
Service opportunity
Identify and measure trees on campus and in nearby neighborhoods. Enter the measurements in a database.
Participants will be trained in identifying and measuring trees, including the their diameter at standard height, crown spread, dieback, etc.
The goal of mapping on-campus trees is to generate a definitive list. The goal of mapping neighborhood trees is to identify sites to plant more trees, fulfilling one of the city’s sustainability and resilience goals. Both maps will be used to estimate the economic and ecological benefits of the trees.
This project is affiliated with Smart Trees Pacific and EnVision Kaimuki.

Service location
KCC, Kaimuki and other nearby neighborhoods

Requirements
Participants should be prepared to be outside for an extended period of time. For example, they should bring water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito lotion/spray, comfortable shoes, etc.

Dates and times
Tentatively, training and mapping sessions will be done on Wednesdays, 12:15-2:15 p.m., between 2/19 and 4/29. The first four sessions (2/19, 2/26, 3/4 and 3/11) are for mandatory training. After training, students can map with the KCC group or participate with a community group.

Site contacts
Francisco Acoba, facoba@hawaii.edu
Maria Welvaert, welvaert@hawaii.edu
Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership
UPDATED (8/9/20)
OPEN WITH COVID-19 GUIDELINES 

Service Opportunity: TBA

Service Location: Ko'olau Mountain Watershed 

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times: Sessions either start at 8am or noon on Saturdays. We have special sessions coming up too, if you cannot attend the following:
     2020 Surfer Spirit Sessions
       -Spring March 21st - April 25
       -Summer June 3-July 22
       -Fall September 9 to October 28

Website: http://koolauwatershed.org/

Site contact: Frankie Koethe, Community Outreach Liaison
Phone: 8084268071
Email: koolaupartnership@gamil.com
Department of Land and Natural Resources ​
Service Opportunity: Natural Resource Managment

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/

Site contact: Leah Laramee, Planner ​
Phone: 8088951477
Email: leah.j.laramee@hawaii.gov
​Oahu Invasive Species Committee
Service Opportunity: Environmental Work TBA 

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://www.oahuisc.org/

Site contact: Jamie Miller - Outreach and Education Associate
Phone: 8082667994
Email: oisced@hawaii.edu
KUPU
Service Opportunity: Environmental Work TBA 

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/

Site contact: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: 8087351221
Email: info@kupuhawaii.org
Hui o Ko'olaupoko
Service Opportunity: Environmental Work TBA 
​
Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://www.huihawaii.org/
​
Site contact: Kristen Kane, Project Director, Sanna B. Matheny Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 8082775611
Email: volunteer@huihawaii.org
​Waimea valley Hiipaka LLC
Service Opportunity:  environment and cultural education

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://www.waimeavalley.net/
​
Site contact: Melani Spielman; Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 8086385855
Email: Volunteers@WaimeaValley.net
UH Campus Arboretum
Service Opportunity:  plant science education ​

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/bgm/trees/
​
Site contact: Noweo Kai - Curator
Phone: 8089568297
Email: nkai@hawaii.edu
​Sea Turtles 911
Service Opportunity:  environmental work 

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://www.seaturtles911.org
​
Site contact: Michelle, Program Coordinator
Phone: 8087547310
Email:volunteer@seaturtles911.org
Aloha Harvest
Service Opportunity:  food rescue & redistribution

Service Location: TBA

Requirements:
     - TBA

Days/Times:  TBA

Website: https://alohaharvest.org/

Site contact: Leslie Pyo, Community Resource Coordinator
Phone: 8082081581
Email:leslie@alohaharvest.org
Last updated Spring 2019
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