Maui is home to hundreds of animal lovers! It feels as though our beautiful island attracts people from all over the world that respect and revere nature, wildlife, and critters. Whether you are looking to get your fuzzy friend fix or make a lasting impact in preserving native species, there is an organization seeking YOUR help today. These are just a few of the animal care opportunities on Maui. You can check HandsOnMaui.com for all kinds of new organizations and volunteering tasks.
Leilani Farm Sanctuary
In the lush jungle of Haiku, Maui you will find Leilani Farm Sanctuary. This haven for farm animals is situated on a beautiful 8-acre refuge housing goats, donkeys, ducks, deer, pigs, chickens, rabbits, geese, tortoises, guinea pigs, cats and a cow. Volunteering takes place on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00AM. There are projects for people of all kinds of skill sets. Volunteers may assist with gardening, animal grooming, manure collection, window washing, cleaning the rabbit pen, chain sawing, painting, carpentry, concrete work, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and fence repair. Learn more: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=21734
Maui Humane Society
Maui residents and visitors adore volunteering at Maui Humane Society. It's location is right in the middle of Kahului and Kihei so it is super convenient for all. Resident volunteers can take dogs for walks, hang out with kittens, and feed the other critters waiting to find forever homes. Visitors will find an awesome volunteer opportunity with the Beach Buddies program where they can take a dog on a vacation from the shelter and have an adventure day. Learn more: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=493369
Pacific Primate Sanctuary
This nonprofit benefitting primates is a hidden gem on Maui due to its exclusivity in terms of letting folks work and volunteer at the sanctuary. Since 1984, it has maintained a federally authorized facility for threatened New World monkeys, many of whom have been donated from research laboratories and rescued from the exotic pet trade. This opportunity is not a one time deal, but meant for passionate people willing to make a real time commitment. Volunteers are needed to care for the monkeys, make repairs and maintain the facility, and provide general support to the staff and sanctuary. Learn more: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=161911
The Humane Society Of The United States
If you would prefer to make a difference in the comfort of your own home, or perhaps your schedule does not allow for in person volunteering - this opportunity with the Humane Society of the United States is perfect. You can change the lives of animals all over the country by maintaining effective, professional relationships with government officials and encouraging their support of the HSUS's priority animal protection positions. Learn More: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=622626
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Native Hawaiian birds find refuge in the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. This 704-acre natural wetland in Kihei, Maui is home to the endangered Hawaiian stilt (ae'o), Hawaiian coot ('alae ke'oke'o), indigenous black-crowned night herons ('auku'u), and one of the largest populations of migratory shorebirds in Hawaii. Volunteers with this organization ensure the safety and furthered protection of these birds by preserving their natural habitat. Learn more: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=675146
East Maui Animal Refuge
East Maui Animal Refuge, fondly known also as the Boo Boo Zoo, is a no-kill animal shelter found on the on the North Shore of Maui. In operation since 1977, they take in all manner of injured or abandoned critters. Volunteering with East Maui Animal Refuge means making a difference in the health and happiness of these rescued animals. The hardworking owners of the refuge regularly need help with heavy lifting and "dirty work" such as cleaning litter boxes, sweeping and mopping as well as volunteers who can help with the lighter tasks like laundry and changing out the animal's food and water. Learn more: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=489676
More Maui Volunteer Opportunities
If you are searching for more animal rescue needs, or perhaps working with other people is more your area of expertise, you will find hundreds of different volunteer needs listed at HandsOnMaui.com. New nonprofits are joining the ranks all the time so that means new opportunities are also arising constantly! You can sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive the most urgent needs in our community as well.
