Maui is one of the most astonishing places in the world. From the rich Hawaiian culture, to the breathtaking views there are so many reasons that make Maui nō ka 'oi. But one of the most special things about Maui is the passion that the people have for this island. You will see exactly what I mean when you read through these Maui nonprofits and what they stand for.
People who care about the future of our oceans and marine wildlife will fit right in at this organization. Pacific Whale Foundation was founded in 1980 to protect a declining humpback whale population. Their mission is to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship.
Volunteer opportunities with Pacific Whale Foundation include adopting a beach and participating in Pacific Whale Foundation's marine debris citizen science research.
2. Maui Family YMCA
People who value wellness, caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility will enjoy volunteering with Maui Family YMCA. This organization enhances the quality of life for individuals, families, and the community through their programs that foster moral growth and help build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Volunteer opportunities with Maui Family YMCA are becoming a Youth Camp Counselor and an After School Counselor.
3. Our Kūpuna
Those who have a soft spot for our elderly would be perfect for volunteering with Our Kūpuna. This nonprofit's mission is to connect low-income homebound kūpuna with volunteers who can help shop and deliver. They were founded as a response to covid but have now expanded to include socialization and wellness opportunities.
To lend a helping hand, you can volunteer to Shop for a Kūpuna.
4. Alzheimer's Association
Founded in 1980 by a group of caregivers and individuals with a mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, provide and enhance care and support, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
If you are compassionate, a good listener, and someone who wants to make a difference this nonprofit would be great to check out. They currently have a volunteer opportunity to become an Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator.
5. East Maui Animal Refuge
For those animal lovers this nonprofit is perfect for you! Operating since 1977 "The Boo Boo Zoo" is a no-kill nonprofit rehabilitation sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals in Haiku.
Volunteer opportunities include Animal Lovers & Cattery Care Giver.
6. Nā Hoaloha "Loving Friends"
This nonprofits mission is to help seniors live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. They strive to help prevent social isolation and loneliness for homebound kūpuna through their services and programs.
This nonprofit would be a great fit for those who are compassionate for the elderly. The three volunteer opportunities available now with Nā Hoaloha include Call a Friend, Caring for Kupuna, and Be a Good Neighbor.
7. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
People who love to connect with kids and be a good role model would be a perfect fit for this nonprofit! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui is on a mission to build and support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for Maui's youth.
They are currently seeing high schoolers for their High School Mentor program and adults for their Inspire Change & Mentor Our Tomorrow program.
8. Maui Cat Rescue
Calling all cat lovers… this one is for you! In collaboration with Cat Cafe Maui, this nonprofit provides a space for cats from the Maui Humane Society that are available for adoption. They are seeking volunteers for their Cat Cafe Maui program.
9. The Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
This nonprofit focuses on educating the public about Hawai'i's humpback whales and other ocean life. The sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai'i through education, research, and resource protection.
They are currently looking for people to volunteer for Lahaina Docent or Kihei Docent at their discovery centers. If you have a passion for the ocean and it's animals then you would be a good fit for this nonprofit.
10. Lokelani 'Ohana
People who have experience with special needs or just love helping others would be great for volunteering with Lokelani 'Ohana.
Lokelani 'Ohana is a Camphill-inspired nonprofit that shares life with people who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities before the age of 21. They empower individual self expression, creativity, and making choices in life. Lokelani 'Ohana is committed to the health and safety of our community.
Some of Lokelani 'Ohana's opportunities include Teaching a Class to Adults with Special Needs, Community Outreach Fundraising, and are in need for a Painter to help paint their ADA house that will be used to house adults with special needs.
11. Maui Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Maui Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been operating within the hospital for the last 50 years. They provide volunteer services and strive to provide scholarships for medical personnel and items for the hospital.
People who enjoy helping others during hard times would be great for this nonprofit. Maui Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteer opportunities include Compassionate Companions volunteering in the Hospital Gift Shop.
12. Grow Some Good
The mission at Grow Some Good is to cultivate a healthy community by strengthening local agriculture and improving access to nutritious, affordable food.
Volunteer opportunities with Grow Some Good include Event Coordinators for their 2/11 Mālama Māla day, help with writing their Blogs, and also with the Construction/Building of raised garden beds and other garden structures. This is a great nonprofit for those who love to garden, enjoy being around kids, or enjoy writing.
13. American Red Cross of Hawai'i: Maui County
The network of generous donors, volunteers and employees at the American Red Cross of Hawai'i: Maui County share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. They exist to provide compassionate care to those in need.
This nonprofit has many opportunities ranging from Logistic Team Member, Maui Disaster Caseworker, Disaster Services Instructor, and more.
14. Habitat for Humanity
If you want to help Maui's underserved with their housing this is for you! Habitat for Humanity Maui's mission is to build decent housing and to renovate substandard housing on Maui in partnership with community volunteers and potential homeowners so that homelessness and substandard housing on Maui is eliminated.
To help, volunteer at Habitat Maui's ReStore or Help Build or Repair for Underserved Maui Families.
15. Love The Sea
Their mission is to recover Ocean Plastic for the advancement of a Circular Economy by efficiently extracting it from inconvenient coastal areas and intercepting Ghost Nets before further damage is done. Our vision is to monitor and clean every ocean front mile from the Hawaiian Islands, inspiring action towards the mitigation and recovery of Ocean Plastic from coastal areas around the entire world.
They are always looking for volunteers to help with Creating Content for their social media.
People who are good with social media would be perfect for this volunteer opportunity.
16. Alexander and Baldwin Museum
An independent nonprofit organization that keeps the Maui sugar industry alive! They're the primary source for information and education about the sugar industry on Maui and plantation culture.
The museum has a handful of volunteer opportunities including a Museum Housekeeper, Docent Tour Guide for the museums School Program, Museum Grounds Care, and more!
Those who are intrigued about the Maui Plantation Days or would love to learn more and help out this would be a great nonprofit for you.
17. Hoaloha 'Aina/South Maui Volunteers
People who love being outdoors and working with their hands, this one's for you! This nonprofit helps restore dunes, maintain trails, and plant native plants along the South Maui Coastal Heritage Corridor.
Currently they have their Dune Restoration volunteer opportunity available.
18. Parents and Children Together
The mission of Parents And Children Together is to promote and support healthy individuals, families and communities by creating opportunities for them to identify and address their own strengths, needs, and concerns and successfully realize their potential.
Volunteer with Maui Families and help with their child abuse prevention program.
People that are compassionate and want to help children this nonprofit is for you.
19. Feed My Sheep
Feed My Sheep is people of the community working together to feed the hungry in body, in mind and in spirit. They don't have clients, they have friends. They are friends helping friends get the nutrition and emotional support they need to navigate challenging chapters of life.
Feed My Sheep has two very important ongoing volunteer opportunities, you could volunteer to Sort Food Donations or Distribute Donations.
Those who want to be friends for those less fortunate and help provide emotional support this nonprofit is for you.
20. Hale Kau Kau
Are you good in the kitchen? Hale Kau Kau welcomes the hungry and unconditionally serves free, hot and nutritious nel's on site to 80-150 men, women, and children who do not have the resources for the basic need for food.
You can volunteer to help Prepare Meals and help Deliver Meals.
21. What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Ladies if you're looking to empower other women this nonprofit is definitely worth looking into. What Makes You Feel Beautiful is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to help all women in achieving their personal and professional goals. To offer strategies, develop plans, and provide a space to explore the vision they have for their life. Our direction is to provide continuous support, education, programs, workshops, advertisements and events that empower and celebrate women.
Their current volunteer opportunity is FUN-Fundraising Event Coordinator.
22. Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center
Founded in 1934, the mission of Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center is to unlock creativity through exceptional visual arts education and to enhance this endeavor through the preservation of the historic Kaluanui estate. The Hui is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization offering public access to quality arts instruction by professional and experienced teaching artists. The Hui is an historic estate and local treasure offering the Maui community and visitors an array of exciting opportunities to enjoy the visual arts in a stunning Upcountry setting.
You can volunteer to Garden, Landscape, or Beautify their Hui.
People who are interested in preserving historic spots on Maui would be exceptional for this nonprofit.
23. Hospice Maui
Hospice Maui's work is providing physical comfort and emotional and spiritual support for people who are terminally ill, and supporting and assisting their families, before death and while they are grieving.
Their current volunteer opportunity at the moment is helping to Deliver Food to patients.
People who love to help, are kind, and don't mind doing errands would be a great fit!
We'll even give you a bonus one!
Calling all music lovers, you would be a great fit to volunteer for Mana'o Radio. Their mission is to inform, educate, and entertain Maui and increase global community with broadcasts of multi-cultural music and other programming.
You can volunteer to help with Social Media and or just become a part of their Mana'o 'Ohana.
As you can see there are many amazing nonprofits that are continuously working hard to make Maui a better place. Whether it be volunteering to work with the people of Maui, the animals, the land or the ocean they are all important puzzle pieces needed to keep Maui nō ka 'oi.
