

Hoʻoulu ʻĀina welcomes volunteers from keiki to kūpuna who may live in the Kalihi community or another part of the world. There are a host of opportunities for individuals and groups to engage in mālama ʻāina practices such as organic reforestation, gardening, and cultural sharing. Below is a list of regularly scheduled volunteer opportunities that are Open to the Public and Free events. Please print and fill out these forms prior to arriving at Hoʻoulu ʻĀina.

Please contact us for further information at 808-841-7504 or aina@kkv.net.







MONTHLY

Community First Wednesday

1st Wednesday of the Month

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Coordinator: Hoʻoulu ʻĀina Staff

Every first Wednesday of the month, Hoʻoulu ʻĀina staff will offer a workshop that connects community to meaningful ʻāina-based activities and Hawaiian cultural practices. Lei making, ʻapu sanding, or shell lashing are just a few activities that bring community together to share in learning and laughter. A healthy ʻaipono lunch is served on this day. We invite volunteers to bring a healthy ʻaipono potluck dish to share with others.

Community Third Saturday

3rd Saturday of the Month

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Facilitator: Hoʻoulu Āina & Roots Staff



Every third Saturday of the month, community volunteers work together to mālama the land. We offer various volunteer opportunities whether it is taking care of our organic garden, clearing invasive plants, or helping our Roots Cafe prepare a potluck lunch. We have volunteer opportunities that require all levels and abilities, and we welcome all ages from keiki to kūpuna. A healthy ʻaipono lunch is served on this day. We invite volunteers to bring a healthy potluck dish to share with others.



Our Third Saturday RSVP registration link will be available here within the first week of the month it is to be held. Each person attending 3rd Saturday needs to RSVP, space is limited please register as soon as possible. Additionally, we encourage carpooling as parking space is limited.

***Due to COVID-19 safety & health concerns, we are canceling 3rd Saturday, March 21. Mahalo nui for your understanding and continued interest and support for our community!







Growing Farmers Workshop

Every Last Thursday of the Month

9 am-1 pm

Coordinator: Aolani

The last Thursday of every month, our garden crew will host a special topics workshop related to gardening from seed saving to fermented plant juice to banana growing. These sessions will engage community with in-depth information and hands-on application. All supplies are included and a potluck lunch will follow. A healthy ʻaipono lunch is served on this day. We invite volunteers to bring a healthy potluck dish to share with others.

WEEKLY

Community Wednesday Workday

Every Wednesday

9:30-12:00 pm

Coordinator: Darla

We spend Wednesday mornings in Pasifika where we learn from and with one another about Pacific Island traditions in agroforestry. Working together in the forest, we grow food and medicine in the traditions of our ancestors from Hawai'i to Chuuk, Japan to Ilocos Norte. Can you say 'banana' in five different languages?

Growing Farmers

Every Thursday

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Coordinator: Aolani

Thursday mornings we hold space for our community to see the connection between healthy food and healthy community. Our staff will engage volunteers in organic gardening, seed and plant sharing while working the land and holding meaningful conversations around food and food policies. Volunteers practice growing food on the ʻāina and then take their skills back to their home gardens.

Hale Lashing

Advanced skill level - designed for volunteers who have some background in lashing and are committed to attending consecutive workshops.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Coordinator: Uncle Scotty

How do you make an u-paʻa lash? How is it used in hale building? These questions are answered in this workshop where community members will learn various types of knots and their function in hale building.