10 Ways to Volunteer for Earth Day 2022 on O‘ahu
From the North Shore to East O‘ahu and the Windward side, here are ten volunteer opportunities to get you outside this weekend.
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The Fortunate Foodie: Volunteer at These Nonprofit Kalo Farms in He‘eia
Here’s how you can help plant and harvest kalo, clear invasive growth and more at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi and Papahana Kuaola.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Giving is a Click Away with Give Big Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine makes it simple to give to dozens of nonprofits through one easy-to-use website.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: 5 Smaller Nonprofits Doing Great Community Work
Here’s a handful of some organizations you may not have heard of that are doing tremendous work every day, from helping children to promoting Hawaiian arts and culture and so much more.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: 211 is Hawai‘i’s Lifeline for Those In Need
Aloha United Way steps up to address Hawai‘i’s rising needs.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf
For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
Giving Came Full Circle For This Local Nonprofit
Everyone needs help sometimes. And everyone can give sometimes.
7 Eco-Warriors Weigh in on How to Live a Sustainable Life in Hawai‘i
From educators to a fishery-to-table liaison, these local eco-warriors give us their suggestions to live more sustainably.
We Tried It: Kaka‘ako Butterfly Garden Workday in Honolulu
Plant flowers, pull weeds, harvest veggies and get dirty while giving back to the community in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 7–13, 2021
Hawai‘i’s Restaurant Week is a go-go along with a downtown urban flea market, a virtual half marathon, a volunteer day on North Shore and more.
The 2021 Ola Pono Award Winners
Volunteers are a vital part of Hawai‘i’s nonprofits—every year, hundreds of thousands of them donate their time and talents to keep our communities moving forward.
Officials Ask Volunteers to Step Up to Fix Popular Koko Crater Hiking Trail
Hikers can help the public-private partnership with repairs now.
Volunteering Opportunities Families Can Do Right Now in Honolulu
We are delaying our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day this year, but there are still fun ways for keiki and parents to get outside and help out.
Meet the 2020 Ola Pono Award Winners
Volunteers are a vital part of Hawai‘i’s nonprofits—every year, hundreds of thousands of them donate their time and talents to keep our communities moving forward.
Nominate an Outstanding Individual or Organization for HONOLULU Magazine’s Ola Pono Awards
Know someone who volunteers their time and talents to make our islands a better place? Submit your nomination by Aug. 28, 2020!
Hawai‘i People Show Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus
Many people are quietly reaching out; donating food, flowers, masks and even Easter lilies to those on the front lines of the pandemic in Honolulu.
50 Ways to Volunteer in Hawai‘i in 2020
From drop-in workdays that take just a few hours to opportunities to train in a new skill, here are dozens of ways to make a difference in 2020.
Nominate an Outstanding Individual for HONOLULU Magazine’s Ola Pono Awards
Know someone who volunteers their time and talents to make our islands a better place? Submit your nomination by Sept. 6, 2019!
Quote Unquote: How a Local Chef Cooks with Kindness During the Holidays
Keith Ward and his crew have been cooking and serving hot meals at Waikīkī Health’s Next Step Shelter every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s for 13 years.
Field Notes: Removing Invasive Algae With Mālama Maunalua
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Mālama Maunalua community huki.
6 Ways to Help Serve Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season on O‘ahu
In the spirit of giving, lend a (much-needed) helping hand.
The Essential Guide to Taro: How to Volunteer at a Lo‘i
Volunteers learn more than just how to grow taro at these community workdays.
Quote Unquote: Longtime Catholic Charities Hawai‘i President Retires, But Not From Giving Back
When the 67-year-old father retires at the end of the year, he plans to teach, travel, babysit his two grandkids and stay involved with the national organization in some way.
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