RESILIENCE NEIGHBORHOODS
PATHWAY
Resilience Hubs serve a critical role before, during, and immediately following an emergency Hubs are community assets that benefit social resilience ahead of a disaster. Resilience Hubs can also provide year-round community services to neighborhood wellbeing and revitalization.
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].
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU OFFICE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, SUSTAINABILITY, & RESILIENCY (UPdated 11/26/2025)
HAWAI'I PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE (HIPHI) (Updated 11/26/2025)
Volunteer opportunities are open year-round.
Please read the instructions on how to apply, and email [email protected] with any questions. Make sure you type “Internship” or “Volunteering” in the subject line so we can respond in a timely manner.
Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) is committed to training and mentoring future public health professionals.
The internship goals for each level is different:
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities by Grade Level
High school students or recently graduated from high school are encouraged to apply (see above). Middle and high school students and teachers interested in learning about public health are encouraged to contact HIPHI at [email protected] to determine what opportunities are available.
Internship/Volunteer Commitment
A one-year commitment is preferable as students will get a full range of training, experiences, and mentorship. Many students volunteer and intern multiple years, and take leadership roles. For example, students who commit multiple years or want to develop their leadership skills may mentor and train new students.
Experiences
Students will learn about specific public health issues that impact the youth of Hawai'i, such as tobacco and drug prevention and control or obesity prevention and healthy eating. Students may train in policy and advocacy, health education (teaching people about a particular issue), and other skills. To learn about a specific program, please contact the program coordinators below.
Contact
Please contact the coordinator for each program to learn more about internship and volunteer opportunities.
Statewide Youth Council
Maui Nui Youth Council
Youth Food Council
Undergraduate, Graduate, and Recently Graduated Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Over the years, HIPHI has welcomed interns and volunteers. You can read stories from some of our recent interns and volunteers here:
To learn more about our internship and volunteer program, click here.
Open Positions
From time-to-time, HIPHI posts internship and volunteer positions for undergraduate, graduate, and individuals who recently graduated. We will let students know once we receive an application from students.
Please fill out our application form.
Please read the instructions on how to apply, and email [email protected] with any questions. Make sure you type “Internship” or “Volunteering” in the subject line so we can respond in a timely manner.
Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) is committed to training and mentoring future public health professionals.
The internship goals for each level is different:
- High School Students: The goal is to foster students’ interest in the public health or health fields. Students will learn about public health issues and gain basic public health skills. We hope to nurture an interest in studying public health at university. This is an opportunity for students to take leadership roles and be active in advocating for health issues that impact our youth’s health and well-being.
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students: The goal is to gain entry level experience and immersion in the public health field through experiential learning. Students will apply the knowledge and skills learned at university and HIPHI to complete a project. We hope to mentor students as they begin to enter into public health and related fields.
- Recently Graduated (all levels): The goal is to provide supplemental experience, training, and mentor individuals to transition into the next stage, whether it be attending school or entering into the public health workforce.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities by Grade Level
High school students or recently graduated from high school are encouraged to apply (see above). Middle and high school students and teachers interested in learning about public health are encouraged to contact HIPHI at [email protected] to determine what opportunities are available.
Internship/Volunteer Commitment
A one-year commitment is preferable as students will get a full range of training, experiences, and mentorship. Many students volunteer and intern multiple years, and take leadership roles. For example, students who commit multiple years or want to develop their leadership skills may mentor and train new students.
Experiences
Students will learn about specific public health issues that impact the youth of Hawai'i, such as tobacco and drug prevention and control or obesity prevention and healthy eating. Students may train in policy and advocacy, health education (teaching people about a particular issue), and other skills. To learn about a specific program, please contact the program coordinators below.
Contact
Please contact the coordinator for each program to learn more about internship and volunteer opportunities.
Statewide Youth Council
- Website: https://www.hiphi.org/youth/
- Location: Statewide – Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, Molokai, Maui, Hawaiʻi Islands
- Public Health Issue: Youth Tobacco Prevention & Control, Policy & Advocacy
- Contact: Scott Stensrud, Statewide Youth Coordinator, [email protected].
Maui Nui Youth Council
- Website: https://www.hiphi.org/maui/
- Location: Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lānaʻi).
- Public Health Issues: Youth Drug Prevention & Control, Youth Tobacco Prevention & Control, Health Eating + Active Living.
- Contact: Ashlee Klemperer, Maui Coalition for Drug Free Youth, Coalition Coordinator, [email protected],
- or Katie Folio, Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaiʻi (CTFH), Maui CTFH Coordinator, [email protected].
Youth Food Council
- Website: https://www.hiphi.org/youthfoodcouncil/
- Location: Statewide – Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, Molokai, Maui, Hawaiʻi Islands.
- Public Health Issue: Food Access (having access to healthy food options) and Food Systems (interconnected system of food production, transportation, and sales of food products), Obesity Prevention, Policy & Advocacy. Note: Youth Food Council will accept inquiries about internship opportunities for 2021 only.
- Contact: Lydi Bernal, Farm to School Hui, Coordinator, [email protected].
Undergraduate, Graduate, and Recently Graduated Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Over the years, HIPHI has welcomed interns and volunteers. You can read stories from some of our recent interns and volunteers here:
To learn more about our internship and volunteer program, click here.
Open Positions
From time-to-time, HIPHI posts internship and volunteer positions for undergraduate, graduate, and individuals who recently graduated. We will let students know once we receive an application from students.
Please fill out our application form.
CITIZEN'S CLIMATE LOBBY (updated 11/26/2025)
This opportunity allows you to support CCL volunteers around the state who have signed up to receive action alerts to contact Congress each month.
Co-liaison for a Member of Congress: Liaisons are key volunteer leaders who serve to deepen CCL’s relationship with local members of Congress and their staff, and simultaneously support CCL volunteers in their citizen lobby work. We currently have co-liaison positions open for the following members of Congress
Requirements:
Service Location: Remote/On-line
Days/Times: Flexible
Site Contact: Paul Bernstein, State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby
Email: [email protected]
Co-liaison for a Member of Congress: Liaisons are key volunteer leaders who serve to deepen CCL’s relationship with local members of Congress and their staff, and simultaneously support CCL volunteers in their citizen lobby work. We currently have co-liaison positions open for the following members of Congress
- Senator Maize Hirono
- Senator Brian Schatz
- Representative Ed Case
- Representative Jill Tokuda
Requirements:
- Passion for the environment and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions
Service Location: Remote/On-line
Days/Times: Flexible
Site Contact: Paul Bernstein, State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby
Email: [email protected]
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD 3 - WAIALAE-KAHALA
http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html
Neighborhood Commission Office
Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board No. 03
Contact: Lloyd Yonenaka, Executive Secretary
Kapalama Hale
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 768-3710
Fax: (808) 768-3711
Email: [email protected]
For more information and resources click here.
Neighborhood Commission Office
Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board No. 03
Contact: Lloyd Yonenaka, Executive Secretary
Kapalama Hale
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 768-3710
Fax: (808) 768-3711
Email: [email protected]
For more information and resources click here.
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD 4 - KAIMUKĪ
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD 5 - DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD 9 - WAIKĪKĪ
WAIKĪKĪ COMMUNITY CENTER
www.waikikicommunitycenter.org
Service Opportunity: Smart phone, tablet tutoring provided to senior adults
Service Location: Waikiki Community Center / 310 Paoakalani Avenue
Requirements:
Days/Times: TBD
Site Contact: Jill Okimura
Phone: 808 923-1802
Email: [email protected]
Service Opportunity: Smart phone, tablet tutoring provided to senior adults
Service Location: Waikiki Community Center / 310 Paoakalani Avenue
Requirements:
- Completed volunteer application
- A desire to work with senior adults
- A desire to learn communication skills and applying them
Days/Times: TBD
Site Contact: Jill Okimura
Phone: 808 923-1802
Email: [email protected]
WAIKĪKĪ HEALTH CENTER
Due to precautions with COVID-19, Waikīkī Health is unable to accept volunteer applications at this time. Our application link will be available once we are able to start reviewing applications again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding and considering Waikīkī Health for your volunteer opportunities.
Site Contact: Micah
Phone: (808) 537-8417
Email : [email protected].
Thank you for your understanding and considering Waikīkī Health for your volunteer opportunities.
Site Contact: Micah
Phone: (808) 537-8417
Email : [email protected].
Updated January 2022
