Student & Family Volunteer Opportunities
The holiday season is a great time to teach kids the joy of giving through actions all year-round.
Students and families seeking volunteer opportunities on Kauaʻi have options based on their interests and availability. Here are some organization types offering volunteer opportunities that may be suitable for students and families:
ANIMAL WELFARE
Mālama i nā Honu
One of the most magnificent sights on Kauaʻi’s Southside is watching the Hawaiian green sea turtles at Poʻipū Beach swim to shore during sundown for their nightly rest. It is not uncommon to find several turtles resting on the shoreline. This view has become a popular attraction for visitors. Mālama i nā Honu is looking for volunteers who can dedicate 10 hours a month to the beach: educating and doing outreach to the many visitors and residents. This is a great family opportunity! For more information, contact Volunteer Education Coordinator Debbie Herrera at debbie@malamainahonu.org
Kauaʻi Humane Society
This organization provides animal care and shelter services and welcomes volunteers to assist with tasks such as walking dogs, cleaning facilities, and helping with adoption events. Kauaihumane.org/volunteer
Healing Horses Kauaʻi
This organization provides equine-assisted activities and therapies and may have opportunities for families and students to assist with horse care and facility maintenance. Call (808) 634-4366 or email healinghorseskauai@gmail.com
Volunteering is also a good way to inquire about specific roles and requirements. Some organizations may also have minimum age requirements or require parental consent for younger students to volunteer.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mālama Kauaʻi
Malama Kauaʻi is a volunteer organization that promotes opportunities on Kauaʻi for giving back, focusing on access to locally grown food, support for farmers and food distribution. Their mission is to increase local food production and access for Kauaʻi residents. Some volunteer opportunities include egg washing, and packaging, food hub volunteers and village harvest gleaning harvesters. Their main requirement to volunteer: a passion for local food and supporting local farmers; an aloha spirit and a positive, welcoming attitude. For more information or to get involved in their programs, visit https://malamakauai.org/
Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park
They coordinate weekly beach cleanups at Morgan’s Ponds, welcoming volunteers of all abilities. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfKamalani/ or call (808) 639-1018.
Hawaiʻi Food Bank
Their mission is to nourish the community and end hunger by providing equitable access to healthy and safe food hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai
Kauaʻi Search and Rescue
This organization relies on dedicated volunteers to assist with search and rescue operations. kauaisar.com
