K ULEANA and Mālama

Hawaiian Paddle Sports offers a similar service on their website, compiling Mauiwide volunteering events, such as working on a local farm to eradicate invasive weeds at a botanical garden. They also highlight a charitable organization every month, spreading awareness of their cause while also donating money. hawaiianpaddlesports.com

What Are Some Other Ways To Get Involved?

Maui Ocean Center organizes a beach cleanup at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on the second Sunday of every month. mauioceancenter.com

Pacific Whale Foundation is dedicated to marine conservation and inspiring environmental stewardship. Their volunteers have the opportunity to attend free education classes and earn credits toward eco-tours, and can assist with anything from social media to community events and outreach. pacificwhale.org

Kanu Hawai‘i’s projects are both culturally and environmentally focused, including everything from food security and civic engagement to waste management. Its Volunteer Week Hawai‘i offers more than 100 volunteer opportunities at nonprofits across the state. kanuhawaii.org

Through ‘Ao‘ao O Nā Loko l‘a O Maui, volunteers can help rebuild an ancient Hawaiian fishpond while also learning about Hawaiian culture and preservation. mauifishpond.com

Hawai‘i Land Trust welcomes visitors to learn about, enjoy and help care for, protect and restore Hawaiian sites and create sanctuaries for Hawai‘i’s native plants and animals. hilt.org

Alternately, Moloka‘i Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the cultural and natural resources of Moloka‘i. Sustainability, Hawaiian values and education are key tenets in their work. Interested volunteers could find themselves participating in anything from fundraising to fieldwork. Visit molokailandtrust.org and fill out their volunteer registration form to find out more about how you can help.

Share in this commitment and learn how you can give back on your trip at gohawaii.com/malama