Volunteer Month Hawaiʻi 2026 — Kōkua Your Community
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Kanu Hawaii provides tools and opportunities for people to connect with one another – to take action that builds more compassionate and resilient communities across Hawaii.
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Hawaii’s people are equitably thriving through healthy and vibrant relationships, shared aloha, and a deep rooted kuleana for one another and Honua (the Earth).
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EAlaEHawaii.org – In recognition of World Earth Day (April 22), we invite you to join us for E Ala E for Earth Day (“Arise”), a community sunrise ceremony honoring World Earth Day, this Saturday, April 25.
Two locations:
O’ahu – gather 5-5:45a @Kaloko Inlet
Maui – 5:45a @Cove Beach, Kalama Park in Kihei, Maui (on the water) map links on website
E Ala E draws its name and spirit from the oli (chant) composed by kumu hula Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele, daughter of the late Edith Kanakaole, as part of the cultural protocols developed by the Kanakaole family for the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana (PKO). The oli, meaning “arise” or “awaken,” was created during the movement to transition Kahoʻolawe from decades of military use back into the hands of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners — a call to rise in deeper relationship with our ʻāina rather than its abuse and mistreatment.
The E Ala E for Earth Day gatherings are held in honor of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana and the cultural traditions of the Kanakaole family, carrying forward that same spirit: awakening at dawn to honor our connection to the land, the ocean, and each other.
This year holds special significance as the PKO (@kahoolawe) marks its 50th anniversary, commemorating the January 4, 1976 landing of the Kahoʻolawe Nine, the activists whose occupation of the island sparked the movement that ultimately ended military bombing and returned Kahoʻolawe to the people of Hawaiʻi.
For the first time, we’ve moved E Ala E for Earth Day to a Saturday to make it easier for more people to join. Whether you’re an early riser or need a reason to become one, there’s no better way to honor the planet than greeting the sun with your community.
Aloha, everybody! It’s April 1st and that means one thing. Volunteer Month Hawaiʻi 2026 is ON.
This is the month to renew our support for nonprofits, community orgs and agencies doing the on the ground work 365. Whether it’s a beach cleanup, packing meals, planting natives, mentoring keiki, or helping our communities recover from the Kona Low, every act of service counts.
Hundreds of volunteer ops across the islands are on our platform right now, ready for your kōkua.
Your kuleana this April? Find one opportunity. Just one. Show up. Do a good deed. Post about it. Tag @kanuhawaii. Use #VolunteerMonthHawaii. Let’s celebrate the power of community.
Find your opportunity at kanuhawaii.org/needs
Let’s go!!
#VolunteerMonthHawaii #KanuHawaii #MalamaHawaii #Volunteer
Photo Cred: Lo’i Kalo Mini Park
Aloha, everybody! Sharing today an amazing student project:
KumuKonnect!
KumuKonnect Executive Board applications are now open! KumuKonnect is a youth led initiative dedicated to uplifting, supporting, and advocating for Hawai‘i’s teachers. We’re recruiting public high school students statewide who want to contribute to research, policy, storytelling, and community action. Apply today!! https://forms.gle/u3DNjhukSAjRBuTD9
Mahalo nui to @midpacific for hosting such an inspiring day last Saturday, and to @southwestair for helping our student ambassadors fly in from Maui and Hawaiʻi Island to connect and collaborate! 🤙🏽
Last weekend, our ambassadors worked on solo and group projects including the framework for the first in the nation youth lead resiliency network. This was the first of several Student Ambassador strategy sessions happening this school year! A very exciting step forward for this growing network of young leaders across Hawaiʻi. 🌺
It was amazing to be a part of the Keiki Fun Fair at @waialae @fws808 this weekend along with so many other great community orgs and causes.
A special mahalo nui to Southwest Airlines. As a Pledge Student Ambassador Partner, their support in helping our student ambassadors travel between islands has opened up incredible opportunities for these young leaders to share their message and make an impact across Hawaiʻi.
We’re deeply grateful for the more than 20 student ambassadors representing all four counties this year. They’re out there making a real difference. Keep an eye out for the things to come! 👀🤙🏽🌺
#pledgetoourkeiki #kanuhawaii #hawaii #keikifunfair
@kanuhawaii yesterday attending the #hawaiitourismconference at the @hawaiiconventioncenter ! We listened to a great discussion about #thegreenfee which just passed this last legislative session! 🌴🤙🏽
One week left! Don’t miss your chance to join or reapply to Kanu Hawaii’s Student Pledge Ambassador Program 🌺🤙🏽
#KanuHawaii #StudentAmbassador #Hawaii
Mahalo nui loa to everyone who participated in Volunteer Month Hawaiʻi! Your time, energy, and aloha made this year special.
Here’s just a FEW of the events and volunteer opportunities that went on this last month. 🤙🏽
Whether you cleaned a beach, planted a tree, or supported a local cause, your kōkua helped make Hawaiʻi stronger. We’re grateful for your commitment to mālama ʻāina 🤙🏽🌺💙
#volunteermonthhawaii #kokua #cleanup #volunteering #volunteers #hawaii #kanuhawaii #ealae #hoh808