The holiday season is when folks make time to get together with their relatives to make lasting special memories. It is time for reconnecting, cheerful spirits, and most importantly, giving. Many of us feel drawn to giving back to our communities while returning to hometowns and spending quality time with family and friends. Harness this feeling and gather the family to volunteer with local nonprofits during the holidays. Make sure to check out these Maui volunteer needs that would be perfect for family volunteering.
1. Ensure food sustainability for all when you volunteer to build and grow gardens. Participants volunteering with Food Security Hawai'i will learn how to successfully grow gardens in Maui, while helping an ohana install a new garden or by helping to restore the health and vitality of an existing one. Working outside and seeing the fruits of your labor as a family will be a rewarding experience, guaranteed!
2. Work to help other families needing food assistance during tough times. With Feed My Sheep Hawai'i, your ohana will sort fresh produce and canned goods into nutritious packages. These essential packages will be hand delivered to those in need so they can continue to thrive this season. This volunteer opportunity only requires a few hours of time and results in your loved ones knowing they made a huge difference.
3. Families with teenage to young adult children will spark meaningful connections by providing essential services to those experiencing homelessness with Maui Rescue Mission. This nonprofit gives free laundry service, private hot showers, hygiene and first aid items, clothing,and other resources to those that need them. By volunteering, your family will meet new people and gain new insight to Maui's affordable housing issues.
4. Bring those Christmas caroling skills to the next level by performing for Maui residents needing a smile at Islands Hospice. The patients here love listening to music. Make the experience extra special by playing instruments as well. There is no time commitment and you can stop by for half an hour if it fits your family's schedule.
5. Families made up of grown adults can regale Maui kupuna with stories and jokes by simply spending some time with them. Donate your ohana's time at Na Hoaloha to bring cheerful feelings to those who need it most. Give the gift of spending time with loved ones to elder residents experiencing loneliness during the holidays. This opportunity could be done over the phone or in person.
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering together creates an unparalleled bonding experience for you and your loved ones. Plus, this season can often be one of the hardest for many people that utilize the services of those nonprofits. So instead of game night or wine tasting with the family, donate your time to an organization and people within your community that need a boost of holiday cheer. You can find dozens of volunteer opportunities at HandsOnMaui.com.
