Nā Kama Kai

Nā Kama Kai

Nā Kama Kai which means “children of the sea” was founded in 2008 by pro-surfer Duane DeSoto. He understood the gift that had been given to him from the day he was born down at Mākaha beach and he wanted to recreate that for the communities of Oʻahu, he wanted to create a safe environment…

Wheels for Wildlife

Wheels for Wildlife

Program Summary Founded in 2012, the Wheels for Wildlife (W4W) Program is a volunteer-based transport team that expedites the response process for wildlife needing medical treatment and rehabilitative care. All species of native birds and the Hawaiian hoary bat are transported and volunteers on all islands are welcomed to join. There is no pressure or…

Hawaii Wildlife Center

Hawaii Wildlife Center

The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center (HWC) is a state- and region-wide 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife response and conservation organization. We provide medical and rehabilitative care to all species of native birds and the Hawaiian hoary bat, along with contingency planning, emergency response, training, research assistance, and more. HWC serves all major and minor Hawaiian Islands, extending to…

Maui Friendship Walk

Maui Friendship Walk

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities.  You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and…

Hui O Ka Wai Ola

Hui O Ka Wai Ola

Hui O Ka Wai Ola is a coalition comprised of community member volunteers, scientists, supporters, and partner groups. We recognize the value of a clean ocean for all of Hawai’i’s residents, visitors, and natural resources. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of Maui Nui’s ocean water quality through science and advocacy to accelerate positive…

Museum Collections Care Volunteer

Museum Collections Care Volunteer

Join us for our Mālama Hawaiʻi volunteer experience that allows residents and guests to discover Maui’s storied past through hands-on processing of historic artifacts and documents Program Includes: (1) a brief training session; (2) work with historic objects and documents; and (3) a short tour of an historic site or a presentation by one of…