Visiting Hawai’i or Miami and would like to volunteer at one of our gardens during your stay? Please complete our form 3 weeks before your visit and we can find a way to suit your interests and skills.

As a Visitor Center Docent, you will greet and direct visitors at the Visitors Center, answering questions and providing information about the gardens. This role requires a commitment to work on Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Volunteers in this role will help care for the plants at McBryde Garden by planting, weeding, watering, trimming, and raking. No previous experience is necessary, and you will work under the supervision of the Horticulture Team.

Work in Limahuli Valley to help preserve native Hawaiian plant restoration sites, remove invasive species, and maintain trails. This role requires physical fitness and the ability to hike on uneven terrain while carrying plants and tools.

As a Garden Docent, you will share the beauty and cultural history of the gardens by leading guided tours. This role requires a commitment to attend training classes and to lead tours regularly, while enjoying interaction with the public in a beautiful setting.

Participate in the Nōmilu Restoration Community Workday to help restore traditional Hawaiian fishponds. Volunteers will engage in activities that support marine ecosystem restoration.

Join us for our Plastic Upcycling Workday at Hoʻomalu Ke Kai's HQ. Volunteers will help sort and process plastic to keep it out of the landfill, contributing to ocean conservation efforts.

Assist in organizing and distributing food to individuals and families in need. Volunteers will help sort and package food items, ensuring that each package meets the nutritional needs of recipients.

Join our community for ocean cleanups at various locations to remove debris and protect marine life. Volunteers will work together to clean beaches and coastal areas.

Volunteers are needed to support Kīpuka Kuleana by offering their time and skills in various areas such as educational workshops, ʻāina research, and social media/blogging. Volunteers will help bring communities together and educate people about the importance of protecting ancestral lands.

Join a group of volunteers several weekends every month to clean up trash and maintain the fragile dune and archaeological areas of Polihale. Volunteers help preserve the ecosystem and respect the sacredness of this ancestral burial ground.