Students and families seeking volunteer opportunities on Kaua'i 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 Kaua'i's Southside is watching the Hawaiian green sea turtles at Po'ipū 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

■ Kaua'i 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 Kaua'i: This organization provides equine-assisted activities and therapies and may have opportunities for students interested in working with horses. healinghorseskauai.org/volunteer-training

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

■ Surfrider Foundation: This organization focuses on ocean protection and beach cleanups. Students can participate in various beach cleanups throughout the year. For more information, call or text Barbara W. at (808) 635-2593 or follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfriderkauai/

■ Mālama Hulē'ia: Ancient Malama Huleia invites you to walk in the footsteps of the menehune with community workdays at Alakoko fishpond every 3rd Saturday of the month. Volunteering at the fishpond helps with important maintenance and conservation work and engage with community leaders who love to share the history and importance of the land. At the end of each workday, volunteers are rewarded with lunch and a talk story session. Volunteer registration opens one week prior to the community workday and fills quickly. Subscribe to the volunteer email list and register for your workday at https://malamahuleia.org/how-to-help/.

■ National Tropical Botanical Garden: (Limahuli Garden, McBryde Garden, Allerton Garden): Students can volunteer in various roles, including garden docents, horticulture assistants, or participate in forest restoration projects. For more information or to complete the application form, visit https://ntbg.org/support/volunteer/

■ Waipa Foundation: This Native Hawaiian community center offers opportunities related to native plant reforestation and restoring a fishpond, among others. To sign up to volunteer, contact Kirstie via text at (808) 651-1400 or email keahidaly@gmail.com. For more information, visit waipafoundation.org/volunteer/

COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION

■ 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.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

■ Mālama Kaua'i: Malama Kaua'i is a volunteer organization that promotes opportunities on Kaua'i 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 Kaua'i 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/

■ Hawai'i Food Bank: Our mission is to nourish our 'ohana today while we work to end hunger tomorrow. hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai

■ Kaua'i Search and Rescue: This organization relies on dedicated volunteers to assist with search and rescue operations. kauaisar.com