Volunteer programs in Hawaii can last anywhere from one week to several months, and since English is the official language, volunteers do not need any language training to volunteer in Hawaii. The most popular types of volunteer placements in Hawaii are:

Agriculture. If you love working with the earth and strengthening the connection between land and people, consider a volunteer program in Hawaii in agriculture. Organic farming and gardening are popular ways to help individual families and larger communities learn about and implement sustainable agricultural practices. Hawaii is an incredibly rich source of all types of food and flowers, including coffee, coconut, pineapple, papaya, sugar, yellow hibiscus, and red ohia, to name a few.

Conservation. Due to high levels of tourism, habitats and animals all over these islands are threatened by traffic, pollution, and high rate of deterioration. There are several ways to help in conservation efforts, including marine biology, identifying fish and researching fish behavior, studying sea turtles and nesting habits, demographics of reef visitors, animal rehabilitation, and educating tourists on how to protect these fragile ecosystems. Volunteers can also help families with their own environmental conservation projects, including tree planting, trail building, and habitat maintenance.

Tourism. Hawaii is a great place to visit and relax, and many tourists choose to stay in top notch hotels or retreat centers, for example, a cancer retreat center or even a yoga and wellness retreat center. These volunteer placements in Hawaii tend to have volunteers work in shifts at the front desk, doing building maintenance, recreational activities, teaching, kitchen work, housekeeping, or even IT work.

Construction. If you are skilled in trades, you should consider construction volunteering in Hawaii. Population demand and renovation projects are frequently happening all over the islands. Help is needed in all areas, and volunteer placements are open to carpenters, builders, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, roofers, and unskilled assistants to help bring developing projects to fruition.