There is still a long road to recover and to rebuild people's lives, homes, and hearts after the devastating Maui wildfires. The need for volunteer residents and visitors is higher than ever.
To best assist passionate individuals seeking opportunities to help Maui, we have compiled a guide to known organizations actively working towards fire recovery.
*Dozens of non-fire relief organizations need hard working volunteers as well. Please see our full list of Maui County Nonprofits here, and feel free to reach out to them for their specific needs.
Register as a Hawaii Red Cross Volunteer. Please note that this involves an application, background check, and training. It is possible to streamline your application by visiting the headquarters location:
Volunteer requirements:
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- 18 years and up
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- Not family friendly
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- Outdoors
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- wheel-chair accessibility
dependant on position and location
Phone:
(808) 284-6849 or 808-244-0051
Email: mary.finley@redcross.org
Headquarters Location:
J. Walter Cameron Center 95 Mahalani St., Rm. 28-3 Wailuku, HI 96793 - Bldg 5
Link: https://www.redcross.org/
Common Ground Collective
Providing meals for those in need both in shelters and out in the community at various community hubs. This non-profit is looking for monetary donations as well.
Phone: (808) 856-0906 Email: cgcmaui@gmail.com
Location:
810 Kokomo Road Suite 150 Haiku, HI 96708
Link: commongroundcollective.com
Our Kūpuna's mission is to connect low-income homebound kūpuna with volunteers who can shop and deliver groceries, medication and other necessary supplies.
Volunteer positions include: remote administrative volunteer and shop/delivery of essentials to kupuna.
Phone: (808) 215-0073
Email: keva@ourkupuna.com
Link: https://ourkupuna.com/
Na Hoaloha volunteers provide escorted transportation for seniors who need to go to the grocery store, medical appointments, and errands. The friendly visitor program provides support through socialization and friendship.
Phone: (808) 249-2545 Email: Judy@nahoaloha.org
Location:
1962 E. Vineyard St. Wailuku, HI 96793
Link: https://www.nahoaloha.org/
Maui United Way
Maui United Way is dedicated to bringing people, organizations and communities together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward. This non-profit is looking for monetary donations as well.
Phone: (808) 244-8787
Email: info@mauiunitedway.org
Location:
95 Mahalani St. Room 24 Wailuku, HI 96793
Link: https://mauiunitedway.org/
Maui Humane Society's mission is to advocate for animals, rescue and protect them from suffering, and promote responsible and caring treatment; and to educate the community, inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals.
Volunteer requirements:
- 16 years and up
- Closed-toed shoes
Phone:
(808) 877-3680ext. 224
Email: volunteer@mauihumanesociety.org
Location:
1350 Mehameha Loop
Off Mokulele Highway between Kihei and Kahului.
Link: mauihumanesociety.org
Feed My Sheep Lahaina Distribution Center
Feed My Sheep Maui needs volunteers in Lahaina every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm behind the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes early to receive orientation and assignments.
Volunteer requirements:
- 8yrsandup
- Family friendly
- Is Outdoors
- Close-toed shoes
- Dress accordingly
Phone: 808-872-9100
Location:
4405 Honoapiilani Hwy Lahaina, HI 96761
Link: feedmysheepmaui.com
Feed My Sheep Kahului Distribution Center
Feed My Sheep Maui needs volunteers in Kahului Saturdays 8:30 am to 12 pm for weekly Kahului Distribution at the former site of the Maui Swap Meet.
Volunteer requirements:
- 10 yrs and up
- Family friendly
- Is Outdoors
- Closed-toed shoes
- Dress accordingly
Phone: 808-872-9100
Location:
150 S. Puunene Ave Kahului, HI 96732
Next to Kahului Post Office
Link: feedmysheepmaui.com
Maui Food Bank works with over 100 partner agencies and programs to distribute safe and nutritious food to those in need.
Hours of operation, Monday - Friday 8 am to 2 pm
Volunteer requirements:
- 12 years and up
Phone: (808) 243-9500
Email: info@mauifoodbank.org
Location:
760 Kolu St, Wailuku, HI
Link: https://mauifoodbank.org/
Maui Rescue Mission's mobile outreach offers pop-up locations in Lahaina, Kihei and Kahului where people in need can get free laundry service, private hot showers, hygiene and first aid items, clothing, connections to other resources such as food, shelter, medical insurance and medical appointments, detox and rehab, ID replacement, etc.
Volunteers needed on Mondays 12 pm - 4 pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10 am - 2 pm.
Phone: (808) 727-9008
Email: info@mauirescuemission.org
Location:
We are a mobile outreach with pop-up locations in Lahaina, Kihei and Kahului!
Link: mauirescuemission.org/
Maui Rapid Response is a Ahupuaʻa based community disaster response team. Linking resources directly to local families in need. Donations and volunteers are needed at the donation hubs in Makawao 9 am - 12 pm and Kihei 10 am - 5 pm during the weekdays.
Locations:
Upcountry Donation Hub
Hōkūnui Maui, LLC
186 Piiholo Rd., Makawao Kihei Donation Hub ProArts
Azeka Plaza Makai, Kihei
Links: mauirapidresponse.org
Pacific Birth Collective invites you to volunteer at the Donation Center at the Aloha 'Aina Center in Haiku. Help sort and organize donations and fill orders that are going directly to the Lahaina and Maui community. There is no set shift, please come for as long as you are able to help!
Tuesday - Friday:
10am - 4pm,
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Email: pacificbirthcollective@gmail.com
Location:
810 Kokomo Rd Suite 170 Haiku, HI 96708
Links: https://pacificbirthcollective.org/
What Makes You Feel Beautiful provides unwavering support to the women and children impacted by the recent fires. Your skills and compassion can aid us in:
- Outreach Team Assistance - Social Media Engagement - General Office Support
- Team leaders
-Steering Committee
Phone: (808) 442-2627
Email: Volunteer@wmyfb.org
Location:
28 Door of Faith Haiku, HI 96708
Links: https://www.wmyfb.org
