ENVIRONMENT PATHWAY
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808 Cleanups
www.808cleanups.org
Service Opportunity: Beach cleanups
Site location: Island-wide (Check calendar to view monthly calendar)
Site Days/Times: Variable
Requirements: Attend and participate in one of the scheduled cleanups
Site contact: Michael Loftin or Ciera Obando
Phone: (808)892-3464 Email: 808cleanups@gmail.com
Service Opportunity: Beach cleanups
Site location: Island-wide (Check calendar to view monthly calendar)
Site Days/Times: Variable
Requirements: Attend and participate in one of the scheduled cleanups
Site contact: Michael Loftin or Ciera Obando
Phone: (808)892-3464 Email: 808cleanups@gmail.com
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES: DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
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.
Service location: Various locations
Requirements: Register as a DLNR volunteer website: http://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1
Days/Times: Various dates and times (may work with schedule)
Site contact: Kekai Mar Phone: (808)518-8503 Email: Kekai.K.Mar@hawaii.gov
Service location: Various locations
Requirements: Register as a DLNR volunteer website: http://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1
Days/Times: Various dates and times (may work with schedule)
Site contact: Kekai Mar Phone: (808)518-8503 Email: Kekai.K.Mar@hawaii.gov
DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT
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.
Service Location: Diamond Head State Monument
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.
Site contact(s): Yara Lamadrid-Rose, Diamond Head Park Coordinator
Phone: (808)587-0294 Email: yara.l.lamadrid-rose@hawaii.gov
Service Location: Diamond Head State Monument
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.
Site contact(s): Yara Lamadrid-Rose, Diamond Head Park Coordinator
Phone: (808)587-0294 Email: yara.l.lamadrid-rose@hawaii.gov
E MALAMA HANAUMA SERVICE-LEARNING/STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
www.HanaumaBayEducation.org
EMH Information Handout (January 2019)
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Service Opportunity: You can help by participating in the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program's E Malama Hanauma Stewardship Volunteer Program. Our program, which caters to high school and college students, deals with topics such as marine biology, reef ecology, coastal plant biology, marine debris and cultural history. Volunteers are needed at Hanauma Bay to assist in the removal of invasive weeds from various adopted areas, educate park users about proper reef etiquette, assist education staff with hosting monthly service-learning groups as well as to promote stewardship to Hawaii's coastal resources. These activities will take place in the upper park areas of Hanauma Bay, in the Education Center, as well as down at the beach. A total of four stewardship volunteers are needed each semester.
Service Location: Hanauma Bay
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, their own transportation, commit to a 4 hour shift / week for a minimum of 3 months. Volunteer training during two consecutive weekends (either September or October)
Days/Times: Shifts run every day from 10am-2pm (except on Tuesdays. Shift rotations may include covering volunteer stations at various sites: the Education Center, adopted areas, or Beach from the Bay when the park is closed)
Site Contact: Mr. Gavin Iwai Phone: (808) 397-5840 Email: hanauma@hawaii.edu
EMH Information Handout (January 2019)
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Service Opportunity: You can help by participating in the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program's E Malama Hanauma Stewardship Volunteer Program. Our program, which caters to high school and college students, deals with topics such as marine biology, reef ecology, coastal plant biology, marine debris and cultural history. Volunteers are needed at Hanauma Bay to assist in the removal of invasive weeds from various adopted areas, educate park users about proper reef etiquette, assist education staff with hosting monthly service-learning groups as well as to promote stewardship to Hawaii's coastal resources. These activities will take place in the upper park areas of Hanauma Bay, in the Education Center, as well as down at the beach. A total of four stewardship volunteers are needed each semester.
Service Location: Hanauma Bay
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, their own transportation, commit to a 4 hour shift / week for a minimum of 3 months. Volunteer training during two consecutive weekends (either September or October)
Days/Times: Shifts run every day from 10am-2pm (except on Tuesdays. Shift rotations may include covering volunteer stations at various sites: the Education Center, adopted areas, or Beach from the Bay when the park is closed)
Site Contact: Mr. Gavin Iwai Phone: (808) 397-5840 Email: hanauma@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
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
www.thegreenhousehawaii.com
See flyer
Located in Pauoa Valley, O'ahu, Hawai'i, is an urban demonstration garden and sustainable learning center started in 2004 by Betty Gearen. Since its inception The Green House through it’s on-site and outreach programs have connected with over 4,500 young people in 40 public, private and charter schools on Oahu. Since 2005 they have worked with the City and County’s Recycling Teaching Partners Program and since 2006 with Kokua Hawaii Foundation to bring environmental curriculum and workshops to schools across Oahu, helping teachers and schools implement their "green" goals.”
Service Opportunity: General duties, including: tending our gardens, organizing and assisting in inventory of our Re-Use Center, shadowing our teachers during our workshops, assisting with grant research, establishing/maintaining our social media pages and more. For more information about programs, download flier below.
Service Location: Pauoa Valley, 224 Pakohana Street
Requirements: Interest in sustainability
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, Schedule TBA
Site Contact: Karla Meek Phone: (808)232-9106
Email: karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
See flyer
Located in Pauoa Valley, O'ahu, Hawai'i, is an urban demonstration garden and sustainable learning center started in 2004 by Betty Gearen. Since its inception The Green House through it’s on-site and outreach programs have connected with over 4,500 young people in 40 public, private and charter schools on Oahu. Since 2005 they have worked with the City and County’s Recycling Teaching Partners Program and since 2006 with Kokua Hawaii Foundation to bring environmental curriculum and workshops to schools across Oahu, helping teachers and schools implement their "green" goals.”
Service Opportunity: General duties, including: tending our gardens, organizing and assisting in inventory of our Re-Use Center, shadowing our teachers during our workshops, assisting with grant research, establishing/maintaining our social media pages and more. For more information about programs, download flier below.
Service Location: Pauoa Valley, 224 Pakohana Street
Requirements: Interest in sustainability
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, Schedule TBA
Site Contact: Karla Meek Phone: (808)232-9106
Email: karla@thegreenhousehawaii.com
HAWAII MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE
http://monkseals.org/
Service Opportunity: Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance (soon to be Hawaii Marine Animal Response)
Students will be deployed to respond to haul-outs and strandings of Hawaii's marine wildlife.
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: Brittany Arvizu Email: brittany.arvizu@hi-mma.org
Service Opportunity: Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance (soon to be Hawaii Marine Animal Response)
Students will be deployed to respond to haul-outs and strandings of Hawaii's marine wildlife.
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: Brittany Arvizu Email: brittany.arvizu@hi-mma.org
HAWAI'I NATURE CENTER
http://hawaiinaturecenter.org/
Service Opportunity: Support environmental education while having fun with others. Service opportunities include: wetland restoration, teaching docents (Link), gardening and landscaping, invasive plant removal and maintenance of field education teaching sites.
Service Location: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive (At the end of the access road, green classroom building on the right below the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Forestry baseyard)
Requirements: Basic requirements include: Application and Orientation & Training. Some positions are more suitable for those with previous experience. Students interested in education program, must commit to one weekday morning per week, agree to provide Social Security Number for criminal background check, and provide references. Must provide own transportation to and from the Center.
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Ms. Pauline Kawamata, Volunteer Program Manager
Phone: (808)955-0100 ext. 118 Email: volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org
Service Opportunity: Support environmental education while having fun with others. Service opportunities include: wetland restoration, teaching docents (Link), gardening and landscaping, invasive plant removal and maintenance of field education teaching sites.
Service Location: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive (At the end of the access road, green classroom building on the right below the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Forestry baseyard)
Requirements: Basic requirements include: Application and Orientation & Training. Some positions are more suitable for those with previous experience. Students interested in education program, must commit to one weekday morning per week, agree to provide Social Security Number for criminal background check, and provide references. 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
- M-F for teaching docent position
Site Contact: Ms. Pauline Kawamata, Volunteer Program Manager
Phone: (808)955-0100 ext. 118 Email: volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org
HONOLULU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
www.honoluluhabitat.org/restore
Service Opportunity: To gain work experience and/or build resumes while also contributing to an important community cause. Volunteer jobs may include:
Service Location: 922 Austin Lane #C-1, Honolulu, HI 96817
Requirements:
Days/Times: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9:30am-4:30pm
Site Contact: Ivan Orozco, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808)777-4137 Email: ivan@honoluluhabitat.org
Service Opportunity: To gain work experience and/or build resumes while also contributing to an important community cause. Volunteer jobs may include:
- Greeter, who welcomes shoppers and donors
- Sweeping the warehouse floor
- Cleaning, and dusting merchandise
- Placing merchandise on showroom shelves
- Moving furniture (for those who are able to lift up to 50 pounds)
- For those who are handy and qualified, we may be able to set up refurbishing or repurposing projects. That means, approved individuals could use power tools to repair and restore old items, or create new items from materials currently on the showroom floor. Those items would then be sold to the general public.
Service Location: 922 Austin Lane #C-1, Honolulu, HI 96817
Requirements:
- ReStore volunteers can be as young as 14 years old. Minors aren't able to use power tools, so only those 18 years or older could operate power tools.
- 18 years old and older and who don't need one-on-one supervision
- Physical and medical disabilities are fine, as long as individuals have the dexterity to handle merchandise, including glass wares
- Volunteer must wear closed-toe shoes
- Our ReStore is not climate controlled and one can easily work up a sweat during the summer months. We recommend that volunteers wear comfortable clothing they don't mind getting dirty or painted when working on projects.
Days/Times: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9:30am-4:30pm
Site Contact: Ivan Orozco, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (808)777-4137 Email: ivan@honoluluhabitat.org
HONOLULU ZOO SOCIETY
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
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
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
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:
Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm
Requirements: Closed-toe shoes, protective clothing (that can get dirty), reusable water bottle, and positive attitude
Site Contacts:
Alex Lum, Rain Garden Alaka`i
Email: alexlum@hawaii.edu
Information Blog: (examples of what we do + how the experience is in the gardens)
kapiolaniserve.weebly.com/sustainability-gardens-blog/
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:
Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm
Requirements: Closed-toe shoes, protective clothing (that can get dirty), reusable water bottle, and positive attitude
Site Contacts:
Alex Lum, Rain Garden Alaka`i
Email: alexlum@hawaii.edu
Information Blog: (examples of what we do + how the experience is in the gardens)
kapiolaniserve.weebly.com/sustainability-gardens-blog/
KŌKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION
www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org
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, Ko'olauloa region. Volunteers choose one school based on geographical convenience.
Requirements: Must attend 4 quarterly Trainings, 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.
Site Contact: Kelly Perry, ʻĀINA In Schools Program Manager
Phone: (808)638-5145 Email: Kelly@kokuahawaiifoundation.org
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, Ko'olauloa region. Volunteers choose one school based on geographical convenience.
Requirements: Must attend 4 quarterly Trainings, 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.
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
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
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
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=304373
Service Opportunity: Children’s program, micro-propagation lab, conservation of native species, removal of invasive species, work in greenhouse, ethnobotanical garden.
Service Location: 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 (past the old Paradise Park)
Requirements: Long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes with traction. 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
Service Opportunity: Children’s program, micro-propagation lab, conservation of native species, removal of invasive species, work in greenhouse, ethnobotanical garden.
Service Location: 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 (past the old Paradise Park)
Requirements: Long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes with traction. 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
See flyer
Service Opportunity: Maintain the garden located behind the Mānele Building. Work tasks range from lo'i work, weeding, mulching, planting, plant propagation, and learning about lā'au lapa'au practices. This garden contains plants that are indigenous and endemic. In addition to garden maintenance, students will also learn about protocol in the garden and plant use and care. Students are encouraged to do their own research about the plants in the māla.
Service Location: Mānele Building of Kapi'olani Community College
Requirements: Orientation (see schedule below), willingness to work with others, and a desire to care for and learn about plants that are culturally significant. Commitment to one specific time slot and participation in at least one Saturday workday.
Days/Times:
Site Contact: Keisha Nakamura Phone: (808)734-9317 Email: keishan@hawaii.edu
Service Opportunity: Maintain the garden located behind the Mānele Building. Work tasks range from lo'i work, weeding, mulching, planting, plant propagation, and learning about lā'au lapa'au practices. This garden contains plants that are indigenous and endemic. In addition to garden maintenance, students will also learn about protocol in the garden and plant use and care. Students are encouraged to do their own research about the plants in the māla.
Service Location: Mānele Building of Kapi'olani Community College
Requirements: Orientation (see schedule below), willingness to work with others, and a desire to care for and learn about plants that are culturally significant. Commitment to one specific time slot and participation in at least one Saturday workday.
Days/Times:
- Weekly Work Days (meet in Manono 102, 10 minutes prior to beginning work)
- MW 10:00am-2:00pm
- F 8:00am-12:00pm
- Pōʻaono Work Days in Collaboration with Kapo'oloku
- 2/16, 4/27 8:00am-12:00pm
Site Contact: Keisha Nakamura Phone: (808)734-9317 Email: keishan@hawaii.edu
MĀLAMA I NĀ AHUPUA'A
http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/access/engagement/mina.html
MINA Fact Sheet
Service Opportunity: Learn about Hawaiian history and land tenure while providing environmental stewardship to the lo'i, fishpond, mountains, wetlands and forest.
Service Location: Various ahupua'a throughout Oahu
Requirements (view fact sheet):
1) Must attend orientation & training session.
Orientation: at KCC Friday, 9/13/19 from 2-4pm in Kōpiko 127B, and 128.
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 or Daven Chang, MINA Student Leader
Phone: Ulla (808)956-4218 Email: csssl@hawaii.edu or djchang@hawaii.edu
MINA Fact Sheet
Service Opportunity: Learn about Hawaiian history and land tenure while providing environmental stewardship to the lo'i, fishpond, mountains, wetlands and forest.
Service Location: Various ahupua'a throughout Oahu
Requirements (view fact sheet):
1) Must attend orientation & training session.
Orientation: at KCC Friday, 9/13/19 from 2-4pm in Kōpiko 127B, and 128.
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 or Daven Chang, MINA Student Leader
Phone: Ulla (808)956-4218 Email: csssl@hawaii.edu or djchang@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
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
www.manoaheritagecenter.org
Service Opportunity: Maintain a Native Hawaiian garden -- a constant need and priority; periodically we need help with various on-going office projcets relating to education and Hawaiian culture.
Service Location: 2859 Mānoa Road (after Cooper Rd. and just before the Waioli Tea Room)
Requirements:
1) Phone Contact to Jenny Engle (MHC Education Director) or Aloha McGuffie (Program Manager)
2) Pre-visit
3) Application form (students will receive further guidelines upon application completion)
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays are best days for those interested in learning about the plants in our garden because our Native Hawaiian plant specialist is here on Mondays and Wednesdays. 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:
Site Contact: Jenny Engle or Aloha McGuiffie
Phone: (808)988-1287 Email: contact@manoaheritagecenter.org
Service Opportunity: Maintain a Native Hawaiian garden -- a constant need and priority; periodically we need help with various on-going office projcets relating to education and Hawaiian culture.
Service Location: 2859 Mānoa Road (after Cooper Rd. and just before the Waioli Tea Room)
Requirements:
1) Phone Contact to Jenny Engle (MHC Education Director) or Aloha McGuffie (Program Manager)
2) Pre-visit
3) Application form (students will receive further guidelines upon application completion)
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays are best days for those interested in learning about the plants in our garden because our Native Hawaiian plant specialist is here on Mondays and Wednesdays. 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 Aloha McGuiffie
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
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. We have special sessions coming up to if cannot attend the following:
2017 Surfer Spirit Sessions
-Spring March 4-April 22
-Summer June 3-July 22
-Fall September 9 to October 28
Site contact: Sam Rodriguez or Connie Sizemore (Program Director) Phone: (808)391-0997
Service Location: Waikiki Beach
Requirements:
-Must be intermediate level (or better) surfer, comfortable in the water, and confident enough to offer basic surf guidance and support.
-Able to commit to 4 or 8 consecutive Saturdays, 4 hours each
-Able to attend a one 4-hour orientation at 902 Alder Street by Piikoi and King Street
-Clean, sober and drug-free
-Minimum of 23 years of age
-Dedicated, reliable, outgoing, caring, and patient
-A willingness to mentor outside the program is a plus
Days/Times: Sessions either start at 8am or noon. We have special sessions coming up to if cannot attend the following:
2017 Surfer Spirit Sessions
-Spring March 4-April 22
-Summer June 3-July 22
-Fall September 9 to October 28
Site contact: Sam Rodriguez or Connie Sizemore (Program Director) Phone: (808)391-0997
WAIKIKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOOD FARM
Service Opportunity: Waikiki School Food Farm
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Leahi Ave., at the corner of Monsarrat and Leahi.
Requirements: Have an interest in learning about sustainable agriculture or a strong interest in teaching using the school garden. Volunteers must be prompt, consistent, have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. There are two opportunities, 1) supporting the food farm through physical activities such as weeding, mulching, digging, harvesting and pruning, and 2) supporting garden lessons involving students in grades 3-5 or ages 7-10.
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods
Wednesdays: 9:00-12:00- Learn about sustainable agriculture in a school garden. Interns will get hands on experience learning about sustainable methods in the school garden garden including bed preparation, composting methods, irrigation systems and plant propagation techniques.
Limited to 4 volunteers.
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades 3-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays: 12:00-2:00pm- Support garden lessons with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden a activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students. Limited to 2 volunteers per day.
Thursdays 2:30- 4:00pm - Support an after-school class called “Garden Projects” for students in grades 3-5. An interest in using gardens for exploring the arts would be a plus. An interest in working with young students and a positive attitude required. Limited to 2 volunteers.
Orientation Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 17: 2:30-3:00, or 3:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9-9:30am, or 9:30-10am
*Note, must contact one of the site coordinators prior to attending orientation
Sustainable Agriculture Methods in the Food Farm
Site Contact: Scott Kitamori Phone: (808) 383-0635
Email: skitamori@gmail.com
School Garden Classes (grades 3-5)
Site Contact: Gina Ballesteros Phone: (619) 316-7497
Email: ginabelove@gmail.com
Service Location: Waikiki School: 3710 Leahi Ave., at the corner of Monsarrat and Leahi.
Requirements: Have an interest in learning about sustainable agriculture or a strong interest in teaching using the school garden. Volunteers must be prompt, consistent, have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. There are two opportunities, 1) supporting the food farm through physical activities such as weeding, mulching, digging, harvesting and pruning, and 2) supporting garden lessons involving students in grades 3-5 or ages 7-10.
Days/Times:
Sustainable Agriculture Methods
Wednesdays: 9:00-12:00- Learn about sustainable agriculture in a school garden. Interns will get hands on experience learning about sustainable methods in the school garden garden including bed preparation, composting methods, irrigation systems and plant propagation techniques.
Limited to 4 volunteers.
School Garden Classes (Working with students in grades 3-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays: 12:00-2:00pm- Support garden lessons with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Activities might include plant propagation, harvesting and food preparation, or other garden a activities. Volunteers should have an interest in working with young children and a willingness to lead small groups of students. Limited to 2 volunteers per day.
Thursdays 2:30- 4:00pm - Support an after-school class called “Garden Projects” for students in grades 3-5. An interest in using gardens for exploring the arts would be a plus. An interest in working with young students and a positive attitude required. Limited to 2 volunteers.
Orientation Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 17: 2:30-3:00, or 3:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9-9:30am, or 9:30-10am
*Note, must contact one of the site coordinators prior to attending orientation
Sustainable Agriculture Methods in the Food Farm
Site Contact: Scott Kitamori Phone: (808) 383-0635
Email: skitamori@gmail.com
School Garden Classes (grades 3-5)
Site Contact: Gina Ballesteros Phone: (619) 316-7497
Email: ginabelove@gmail.com
Last updated Spring 2019
