Mālama Hawai‘i Partnership for Organizations
Join Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs Mālama Hawai‘i Initiative and connect your organization with millions of visitors eager to make a positive impact during their stay in Hawai‘i. By hosting visitor-friendly volunteer opportunities, your nonprofit or community organization can play a key role in advancing regenerative tourism. Through this partnership, you can gain visibility and inspire visitors to engage with your mission while supporting the islands’ culture, environment, and communities. These visitors may not just become volunteers, but perhaps even promoters and donors of your org and its mission!
making an impact
How it works
1
Submit an application
Complete the Mālama Hawai‘i Application Form (insert link) to begin the process. Once submitted, your organization will be reviewed by the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB).
2
Get approved
Upon approval, your organization will be included in the Mālama Hawai‘i program, making your volunteer opportunities visible to millions of visitors through the GoHawaii.com website and mobile app.
3
List Opportunities on Kanu Hawai‘i
Use the Kanu Hawai‘i volunteer platform to set up and maintain your organization’s profile and volunteer opportunities. This platform serves as the engine driving volunteer listings on GoHawaii.com, ensuring seamless integration and visibility.
Why join the Mālama Hawai‘i Program?
Reach a global audience
Gain exposure to millions of visitors who access GoHawaii.com annually, opening new avenues to engage with travelers who share your values.
Promote regenerative tourism
Be part of Hawai‘i’s movement to transform tourism into a force for good by creating opportunities for visitors to give back.
Expand your impact
Attract motivated and service-minded volunteers to support your organization’s mission while fostering deeper connections with the community.
No cost to participate
This program is free to all approved organizations. The only requirement is that you actively manage your profile and volunteer opportunities on the Kanu Hawai‘i platform.
Key requirements
Visitor-friendly opportunities
Ensure your volunteer opportunities are accessible and meaningful to visitors.
Active participation
Regularly update your organization’s profile and opportunity listings to keep information current.
Commitment to quality
Provide engaging and well-organized volunteer experiences that align with the values of Mālama Hawai‘i.
Get started
Ready to join the Mālama Hawai‘i Partnership? Apply today to share your organization’s mission with visitors from around the world and inspire them to give back to the islands.
