Summertime is the perfect season for volunteering in the beautiful outdoors, especially on Maui. The weather is clear and warm, the days are long, and many opportunities open up because school is out and everyone has more free time. If you are ready to beat those lazy summer days with some rewarding time spent helping your community, check out these volunteer opportunities.
Beach Cleanup
A day spent by the sea is never a day wasted. What better way to enjoy it than making the space more beautiful than when you found it? There are many beach clean up days around the island sponsored by many organizations. Any of those will be a great volunteer day. Coming up on July 16, you can join the nonprofit What Makes You Feel Beautiful for a morning of cleaning up at Sugar Beach and the Kealia boardwalk area. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=686876
Exploring with Keiki
There are so many epic beaches, waterfalls, mountainous lookouts and more to explore on Maui. Going it alone is just not as fun for a summer activity. Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii means having an adventure partner all year long! In the past, matches have participated in activities such as fishing and hiking, playing soccer, and going to the beach. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=21531
Historic Grounds Landscaping
There is still a serene patch of grounds representing the glory days of the Maui sugarcane era flanked by the last two original Puunene camp homes constructed in 1902. Spend time this summer in the shady trees of a long ago time on our island home caring for the beautiful property. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is in need of folks to plant, weed, prune, trim, rake and water on the museum grounds, directly across the street from the historic sugar mill. This is a great opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to the care of the Sugar Museum, which is a community resource. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=588699
Animal Farm Care & Maintenance
Caring for critters of all kinds in a tropical jungle environment on Maui is a dream come true to many. This can be a reality at the the East Maui Animal Refuge. Also known as The Boo Boo Zoo, this outdoor rehabilitation sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals is found in Haiku, Maui. Help is needed taking care of rescued cats, feeding larger animals like pigs and goats, and caring for birds. This will be the most fun you can have all summer long while making connections with other animal lovers. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=489676
Beat the Heat at the Car Wash
A task that is typically considered a tedious chore other times of the year becomes a fun time for friends and family in the hot summer months! Cooling down with a splashy car wash is a summertime memory all will cherish. Even better is when the community can benefit from your actions and fun. Join in on this one time event benefitting those struggling with homelessness with the organization The Maui Farm on June 25, 2022 from 8AM to 12:30PM. All car wash supplies, water and snacks will be provided. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/event/detail/?event_id=83480
Native Forest Restoration
It is of the utmost importance to preserve and maintain the native species of Hawai'i. Volunteering your time to keep our island filled with ancient plants and trees will benefit generations to come. Join Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in their mission to preserve Maui environments this summer. Depending on the week, volunteer work varies between invasive species removal and native planting. By joining the volunteer crew, you will learn plant identification, best planting practices, and invasive removal techniques. Find out more and sign up: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=673563
Summertime Volunteering Benefits All
The above opportunities are just a fraction of the endless outdoor volunteering needs here. There are nonprofits big and small that need your help in the coming months. Please check all volunteer needs at HandsOnMaui.com and get connected with meaningful causes of all kinds. Whether its a one day volunteer job or a once a week commitment for a year, every little bit of time you can donate will help greatly.
