Voluntourism is on the rise! Many travelers wish to give back to the communities to which we are traveling. Maui is the home to dozens of nonprofits with wonderful missions aiming to bettering the lives of residents, animals, and the environment.
When vacationing on the Valley Isle consider spending a few hours caring for the community that people from all over the world have come to love. Here are some volunteer opportunities perfect for visitors:
Food Sorting And Distribution With Feed My Sheep
Feed My Sheep offers varying volunteer shifts on most days of the week with no long term commitment. The flexible schedule is perfect for visitors to Maui looking to meet people and give back. Assist this nonprofit in getting food into the hands of residents that need it. You'll make unique memories and your vacation will feel much more meaningful.
Outreach To Maui Residents Experiencing Homelessness
Maui Rescue Mission runs a mobile hygiene trailer venturing to several parts of the island and is another great volunteer opportunity with a varied and flexible schedule. No matter what area of the island you are staying on, the mobile hygiene trailer will be near you for at least one day of your trip. Sign up and help out for a few days or just a couple of hours.
Play Music For Hospice Patients
If you are a musically inclined visitor to Maui, there will be nothing more rewarding than putting a smile on a patient's face at Islands Hospice. There is no time commitment, swing by on your way to the beach and play their onsite piano for half an hour. If you are traveling with your own instrument - even better! Just let them know you are coming and you will be welcomed with aloha.
Deliver Meals To The Homebound In Kihei
Kihei is where many visitors choose to stay when traveling to Maui because of its sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Folks that are wanting to give back to elder residents of the town will find it easy and gratifying when delivering meals with Hale Kau Kau. This opportunity is ideal for those with a rental car. Just take one hour, from 4pm-5pm, and make sure our kupuna get their nutritious dinner for the evening.
Register To Be A Maui Volunteer
It's super easy to register on www.handsonmaui.com to be a volunteer and gain access to dozens of awesome opportunities to give back on Maui. Whether you are passionate about the ocean, the mountains, the culture, or the people - our website has a volunteering option for you! When signing up for these or any other volunteer assignment, make sure to mention you are visiting so both you and the nonprofit are aware of time commitment possibilities. Working with any of these agencies will bring joy to your trip and is a way to forge a long lasting and rewarding relationship to Maui!
