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Hawaii Volunteer Program for Teens

As breathtaking as Hawaii’s paradise might be, it faces its own environmental and economic challenges. On this student community service program in Hawaii, teens have the opportunity to make a difference through volunteer work with organizations like Malama Na Honu, Maui Cultural Lands, Village of Hope, and Eco Maui. You’ll also learn about Hawaiian culture and gain an appreciation of the Hawaiian people and their way of life. This Hawaii student tour uses a service-learning framework where our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program and promote the value of empathy and cultural sensitivity. Whether it’s enjoying the spectacular scenery while surfing a wave or ziplining from above, this program highlights Hawaii’s beauty and adventurous nature from all points of view. By the time of your final banquet dinner, you will be a close-knit ohana and wishing you could prolong your stay to help and explore even more!

Program Highlights

  • Assemble “Journey Bags” that will be distributed to children in foster care.

  • Help heal the reefs and learn about the importance of marine ecosystems.

  • Glide through the treetops on a zipline.

  • Ride the tide on an outrigger canoe.

  • Preserve the environment and natural beauty of Maui.

  • Cruise to and snorkel the Molokini Crater.

  • Surf the waves in Maui with professional instructors.

  • Learn about Hawaiian culture and biodiversity.

Service Projects

Malama na Honu

Engage in an educational program focused on the anatomy, history, and the importance of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Working alongside Malama na Honu staff, students will offer educational outreach and public awareness to residents and visitors at the service facility. Experience hands-on work to maintain clean beaches and communicate the importance of wildlife conservation to the community.

About Malama na Honu
Malama na Honu is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Hawaiian sea turtles through education, public awareness and conservation, all in the Spirit of Aloha. They are focused on protecting this threatened species and spreading the word to the public on the continuing need for preservation efforts.

Hawaii Community Service - 21 Days 12

ECO Maui

Did you know that 90% of Hawaii’s plant and animal species aren’t found anywhere else on Earth? We learn from our expert guide about environmental stewardship – to lessen our impact on the delicate environment of Maui and other fragile ecosystems. Be part of local preservation projects allowing you to give back to your host island. Past groups have planted taro in the ‘Iao Valley, restored ruins of coastal lands dating back a thousand years, built barriers and boardwalks to protect vulnerable land from human devastation, and cleared invasive plants at environmental restoration sites.

About ECO Maui
ECO Maui’s mission seeks to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of Hawaii’s environment by educating with an interactive and immersive approach.

Hawaii Community Service - 21 Days 8

Village of Hope

You will play a vital role in assembling “Journey Bags” that will be distributed to children in foster care. These bags are filled with carefully selected items for each individual child that contains essentials like personal hygiene items, clothing and toys just for them!

About Village of Hope

Many times, when children arrive at a new foster home children come with nothing.  Village of Hope works alongside with foster parents, social workers and volunteers to provide support and resources to children in foster care. By working collaboratively with those involved in the foster care system, Village of Hope strives to create a supportive network that surrounds these children.

Maui Cultural Lands

Head to the Honokowai Valley to visit one of the richest archeological sites of the Hawaiian people. Here you will help maintain the sites to keep them clean of invasive species. You'll also learn about Hawaiian medicinal plants and applications, and assist with their primary goal to reforest the Honokowai Valley with native and endemic Hawaiian plant species.

About Maui Cultural Lands
Maui Cultural Lands is a non-profit grassroots land trust organization. Their mission is to stabilize, protect, and restore Hawaiian cultural resources, and is founded on the principles of traditional Hawaiian values.

Maui Cultural Lands - Hawaii Service - 21 & 14

About This Program

  • What It’s Like

    The perfect balance of meaningful service projects and unforgettable adventures.

  • 45 Service Hours

    A letter of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the program.

  • Recognition

    Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.

  • Service Projects

    Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.

  • Accommodations

    Hotels.

  • Meals

    Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.

  • Activities

    Includes all recreation & activities listed.

  • Transportation

    Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.

  • Group Size

    Up to 24 participants.

  • Dietary Options

    We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.

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