Ongoing Volunteer Experiences

The Hawaiian value of Mālama ‘Āina, to take care of the land, is one that we hold in high regard in our community and our community is integral to our strategy for restoring the forest. Volunteers have provided the hard work and dedication that it takes to rehabilitate our native ecosystem and have achieved amazing...[...]

Join 100+ volunteers for hands-on native forest restoration in Pia Valley. Activities include clearing invasive flammable species, native outplanting, and ecosystem stewardship across one of Oahu’s last remaining lowland dry and mesic forests. All tools and guidance provided. Meet in the Niu Valley Shopping Center parking lot across from 7-Eleven.[...]

Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest at the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout Demonstration Garden!   Volunteers with our Mālama Nā Ko’olau Program will have opportunities to clear invasive species and protect native forests to grow watershed resources and empower community action. This forest restoration work helps protect native plants and animals,...[...]

We have a lot of fun with great people at the Saturday Beach Cleanups. We provide tools, work gloves, coffee and treats, we just need you! This group meets weekly, 8:30 am near the lifeguard tower in front of Morgan Pond. All are welcome to come out and join in and stay to talk story...[...]

Choose among a variety of fun projects on a beautiful farm sanctuary in Haʻikū. Projects Gardening Combing cats Cleaning the barn Picking fruit Trimming banana leaves Animal grooming Feeding animals And more[...]

Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative What you’ll do Help restore a vital wetland ecosystem by removing invasive vegetation, replanting native species, and reviving the natural flow of freshwater. Your hands-on work supports critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds, migratory species, and other aquatic life—while honoring the cultural and ecological integrity of this special place. Why...[...]

Join the Friends of Amy Greenwell Garden on their weekly garden work day for three hours of fun, stories and gardening. Please bring your water bottle and gloves. We should have the rest.[...]

The Hawaiian value of Mālama ‘Āina, to take care of the land, is one that we hold in high regard in our community and our community is integral to our strategy for restoring the forest. Volunteers have provided the hard work and dedication that it takes to rehabilitate our native ecosystem and have achieved amazing...[...]

The St Williams Food Pantry distributes 3 of surplus food from local merchants to Kauaʻi’s retired and working class families. The extremely high cost of living requires most families to work multiple jobs in order to pay their bills. By redistributing excess food from Costco, Safeway, Target and Foodland we provide help to our financially...[...]

Aloha!! We are looking for green-fingered helpers to assist with keeping the grounds around the Hui in great condition. You will be helping with day-to-day garden maintenance work, primarily weeding, edging and deadheading and picking up refuse and litter from grounds as needed. You will help maintain the grounds so that all areas are presentable...[...]

Hands-on native ecosystem restoration in Pia Valley every Monday morning. Activities include invasive species removal, native outplanting from the SE Koolau seed zone, and trail maintenance across 330 acres of conservation land. All tools provided. Meet in the cul-de-sac at the top of Anolani St. No experience necessary.[...]

Come join the HER crew on any Monday! If it looks like heavy rains, we sometimes postpone our efforts until Wednesday so be sure to offer us your phone number if registering.  Time of arrival is 9:25am (workers cannot wait for late-comers whosometimes do not show up). Crew works until 4:00pm Site parking is located at...[...]

Volunteer Contributions: Volunteer duties include plant and farm work that restores one mile of beachfront coastline with Native Hawaiian shoreline plants.  Volunteers will weed and clear areas of invasive species while replanting Native Hawaiian shoreline plants that build sand dunes, prevent erosion and protect against sea level rise in the way Mother Nature intended. Volunteer Details:...[...]

Choose among a variety of fun projects on a beautiful farm sanctuary in Haʻikū. Projects Gardening Combing cats Cleaning the barn Picking fruit Trimming banana leaves Animal grooming Feeding animals And more[...]

Aloha!! We are looking for green-fingered helpers to assist with keeping the grounds around the Hui in great condition. You will be helping with day-to-day garden maintenance work, primarily weeding, edging and deadheading and picking up refuse and litter from grounds as needed. You will help maintain the grounds so that all areas are presentable...[...]

The St Williams Food Pantry distributes 3 of surplus food from local merchants to Kauaʻi’s retired and working class families. The extremely high cost of living requires most families to work multiple jobs in order to pay their bills. By redistributing excess food from Costco, Safeway, Target and Foodland we provide help to our financially...[...]

Aloha!! We are looking for green-fingered helpers to assist with keeping the grounds around the Hui in great condition. You will be helping with day-to-day garden maintenance work, primarily weeding, edging and deadheading and picking up refuse and litter from grounds as needed. You will help maintain the grounds so that all areas are presentable...[...]

If you love Native Hawaiian plants, you’ll love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group weeds at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and pots plants in our nursery facility. Come ready to work with garden attire and covered shoes. Tools, gloves, sunscreen, refreshments, and expertise provided. The group enjoys a potluck after they...[...]

The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days...[...]

Choose among a variety of fun projects on a beautiful farm sanctuary in Haʻikū. Projects Gardening Combing cats Cleaning the barn Picking fruit Trimming banana leaves Animal grooming Feeding animals And more[...]

Join us for our weekly Wednesday Net Patrols. Very intense cleanups along rocky shorelines. Involves heavy lifting. Close toed shoes required. Purpose Removing large fishing gear and other hazardous plastic pollution from Kauaʻi beaches Role Removing plastic pollution, large nets, and other marine debris from Kauaʻi Coastlines. Collection efforts allow Surfrider to use data to...[...]

Come join us every third Wednesday to steward the lands, waters, and shorelines of Ka`ehu Bay. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers to enjoy this mid week day of work and play. Your efforts to support in caretaking this `āina helps us to better maintain the tremendous efforts of our community to revitalize these lands....[...]

Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is known for its native Hawaiian Stilt and Coot nesting habitat. But there are areas of the refuge unseen by the public eye that are being restored to a Hawaiian dryland forest ecosystem, one of the most rare systems in the world. Our objective is to plant species that were...[...]

In Honolua, we are restoring an old pineapple field to native Hawaiian forest and we invite you to help. Get outside, get your hands dirty, and join us for a fun-day. We meet at the white bridge in Honolua. We start with a short 20 minute hike uphill to the reforestation area. Transportation up the...[...]