State Parks Long-term Volunteer Opportunities


DLNR State Parks

ALOHA MAI KĀKOU! Join State Parks in the field and mālama ʻāina as a Long-term Volunteer or bring your group out on a Service Trip.Long-term Volunteers are individuals that are looking to work closely with staff with on-going projects in one of the State Parks on Oʻahu to experience in-the-field work in preservation and conservation. Training, scheduling, and project tasks are determined after applications are screened during an on-site visit. To learn more about the Long-term volunteer position, and parks with opportunities register below.REGISTER AS A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER HERE Group Service Trips are for organizations interested in participating in volunteer work in a park with their organized participants. They are usually groups of 5+. All groups interested to bring their party out into the field should fill out the Trip Request Form below. The work involved would be the same as an individual Long-term Volunteer.*There may be specific work sites or tasks for groups to perform if they are a reoccurring volunteer group that choose to officially Adopt-A-Park.*Additionally, a group larger than 25 may need to apply for a Special Use Permit as well as fill out the Trip Request Form.TRIP REQUEST FORM (FOR GROUPS) Scope of Service Work: The type of service is dependent on project needs at each site.Conducts a broad spectrum of conservation field work including but not limited to non-native plant control, out-planting native species, trail, fence and water-catchment maintenance, data collection, docent interpretation, and other conservation activities related to the protection and management of State Parks throughout Oʻahu.Interpretive Docent: Participants may engage and hike the park to train as a docent and learn the cultural uniqueness and natural resources of a State Park, with the goal to facilitate group interpretive tours.Non-native plant control: Participate in the removal of a variety of invasive plant species throughout a State Park. Work duties may include manual or mechanical removal of invasive plant species, including but not limited to the use of hand/tool-assisted pulling, hand-saws, weed-eaters, or other related duties.Out-planting native species: Performs out-plantings or transplantings of native species in a State Park.Trail maintenance: Assists with trail, fence, ditch and water-catchment maintenance or construction in a State park.*Volunteer projects may be developed for service learning requirements, or student-led projects.*All minors with liability release form permitted, on-site adult guardian supervision required at all times (some sites or projects may not be appropriate for youth). Questions?Contact Kekai MarPark Interpretive Program Specialist(808) 636-8427 work cell Division of State ParksDepartment of Land and Natural Resources1151 Punchbowl St. #310Honolulu, HI 96813Main Office (808) 587-0300 | Fax: (808) 587-0311

DLNR State Parks


About the organizer

HAWAIʻI STATE PARKSHawaiʻi is the most remote archipelago on earth. Our reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty is reflected in Hawaii’s State Parks. The Hawaiʻi State Park System is composed of 50 parks encompassing approximately 30,000 acres on five major islands. These parks offer a variety of outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities. We invite you to experience Hawaiʻi’s State Parks, to learn about our unique resources and history, and enjoy outdoor recreation and culture. As you visit, please help us protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations.


  • Ongoing Commitment
  • Multiple Locations
Good For

Students, Families, Groups, Meeting People

Activity Type

Help Plants & Nature, Outdoor, Physical Labor, Landscaping

Cause

Environmental Conservation

Requirements

Min age 13+

RSVP Required, Interview or Screening Process

State Parks Long-term Volunteer Opportunities


DLNR State Parks

ALOHA MAI KĀKOU! Join State Parks in the field and mālama ʻāina as a Long-term Volunteer or bring your group out on a Service Trip.Long-term Volunteers are individuals that are looking to work closely with staff with on-going projects in one of the State Parks on Oʻahu to experience in-the-field work in preservation and conservation. Training, scheduling, and project tasks are determined after applications are screened during an on-site visit. To learn more about the Long-term volunteer position, and parks with opportunities register below.REGISTER AS A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER HERE Group Service Trips are for organizations interested in participating in volunteer work in a park with their organized participants. They are usually groups of 5+. All groups interested to bring their party out into the field should fill out the Trip Request Form below. The work involved would be the same as an individual Long-term Volunteer.*There may be specific work sites or tasks for groups to perform if they are a reoccurring volunteer group that choose to officially Adopt-A-Park.*Additionally, a group larger than 25 may need to apply for a Special Use Permit as well as fill out the Trip Request Form.TRIP REQUEST FORM (FOR GROUPS) Scope of Service Work: The type of service is dependent on project needs at each site.Conducts a broad spectrum of conservation field work including but not limited to non-native plant control, out-planting native species, trail, fence and water-catchment maintenance, data collection, docent interpretation, and other conservation activities related to the protection and management of State Parks throughout Oʻahu.Interpretive Docent: Participants may engage and hike the park to train as a docent and learn the cultural uniqueness and natural resources of a State Park, with the goal to facilitate group interpretive tours.Non-native plant control: Participate in the removal of a variety of invasive plant species throughout a State Park. Work duties may include manual or mechanical removal of invasive plant species, including but not limited to the use of hand/tool-assisted pulling, hand-saws, weed-eaters, or other related duties.Out-planting native species: Performs out-plantings or transplantings of native species in a State Park.Trail maintenance: Assists with trail, fence, ditch and water-catchment maintenance or construction in a State park.*Volunteer projects may be developed for service learning requirements, or student-led projects.*All minors with liability release form permitted, on-site adult guardian supervision required at all times (some sites or projects may not be appropriate for youth). Questions?Contact Kekai MarPark Interpretive Program Specialist(808) 636-8427 work cell Division of State ParksDepartment of Land and Natural Resources1151 Punchbowl St. #310Honolulu, HI 96813Main Office (808) 587-0300 | Fax: (808) 587-0311


  • Ongoing Commitment
  • Multiple Locations
Good For

Students, Families, Groups, Meeting People

Activity Type

Help Plants & Nature, Outdoor, Physical Labor, Landscaping

Cause

Environmental Conservation

Requirements

Min age 13+

RSVP Required, Interview or Screening Process

DLNR State Parks


About the organizer

HAWAIʻI STATE PARKSHawaiʻi is the most remote archipelago on earth. Our reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty is reflected in Hawaii’s State Parks. The Hawaiʻi State Park System is composed of 50 parks encompassing approximately 30,000 acres on five major islands. These parks offer a variety of outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities. We invite you to experience Hawaiʻi’s State Parks, to learn about our unique resources and history, and enjoy outdoor recreation and culture. As you visit, please help us protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations.

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