Posted on: Sunday, October 10, 2004
Information for Volunteers
Advertiser Staff
If you're seeking volunteer opportunities, this is a partial list of ways to help out. It is provided with the assistance of Aloha United Way. For details on these and other opportunities, visit www.volunteerhawaii.org or call 211. • Seniors wanted as tutors/mentors for elementary students. Agency: F.E.L.L.O.W.S. Contact: Ed, 226-6992 • Join the WALK NOW Honolulu 2005 committee. Agency: Cure Autism Now, Hawaii Chapter Contact: Kalma, 235-4411
• Mentor female junior and senior students in science, technology, engineering or math. Agency: isisHawaii
Contact: Lynn, 988-7347
• Big Brother mentor Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
Contact: Jake, (808) 242-9754 (Maui)
• Assist children at events and facilitate exploration and discovery in our exhibit galleries. Agency: Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Contact: Liane, 524-5437
• Relay for Life Agency: American Cancer Society
Contact: Burgandie, 864-0208
• IONA will work with various universities for student credit. Hands-on training, and shadowing will be used to build mastery in all critical areas of running a high-energy performing arts company. Agency: IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre
Contact:: Crystal, 262-0110
• Become a Hanauma Bay guide. Agency: Hanauma Bay Education Program
Contact: Jennifer, 397-5840
• Help save lives by calling, calling, calling. Agency: Blood Bank of Hawaii
Contact: Winnie, 848-4734
• Provide help and hope to people who need it most. Help with information and referral. Agency: Catholic Charities Hawaii
Contact: Cathy, 537-6321, Ext. 303
• Assist operations manager with general administration. Agency: Coalition For a Drug-Free Hawaii
Contact: Adrian, 545-3228, Ext. 30
• Keep crime out of your community neighborhood watch. Agency: Hawaii Weed & Seed
Contact: Al, 527-5569
• Bookmobile driver; story reader; book repairer/organizer. Agency: HCAP Oahu Head Start Contact: Dulcie, 847-2400
• Heart Partners work with schools. Agency: American Heart Association Hawaii
Contact: Maggie, 538-7021
Channel your energy and initiative working with children.
Agency: IHS, the Institute for Human Services
Contact: Margot, 845-7150, Ext. 209
Instructors needed. Make a difference in the safety of Hawai'i.
Agency: American Red Cross
Contact: Lawris, 739-8120
• Help homeless children as a cookie baker, birthday party coordinator, entertainer or artist.
Agency: Christmas Wish Program i Big Island
Contact: Magin, (808) 982-8128 (Big Island)
Make a vital difference.
Agency: American Diabetes Association
Contact: Majken, 947-5979
• Respite program providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and their siblings. Agency: HUGS
Contact: Leilani, 732-4846
• Help a child succeed. Agency: Ka'ewai Elementary School
Contact: Carrie, 832-3500
Hospital and/or clinic volunteer opportunities.
Agency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program
Contact: Eileen, 432-8137
• I Can Read! Program afternoon tutor Agency: Waikiki Community Center
Contact: Ellen, 923-1802
• Play with hospitalized children in the Laughter Wagon Program. Agency: HUGS
Contact: Leilani, 732-4846