Volunteer Aloha Ambassadors are needed at our information center located in a small kiosk next to the Downtown Hilo Bus Terminal. Applicants who are able to give directions and answer questions about things to do in East Hawaii Island and are available to Aloha our visitors and new residents may send their contact information to…
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and…
Grounds and Maintenance Volunteer Our Grounds and Maintenance Volunteers help us in taking care of the facility and the yard. Based on your individual skills volunteers help us in gardening, weeding, mowing, yard cleaning, aviary maintenance, and general cleaning duties. Shifts: Can come in on flexible weekly shifts or be on call as projects arise….
Program Summary Founded in 2012, the Wheels for Wildlife (W4W) Program is a volunteer-based transport team that expedites the response process for wildlife needing medical treatment and rehabilitative care. All species of native birds and the Hawaiian hoary bat are transported and volunteers on all islands are welcomed to join. There is no pressure or…
Traditional koinobori (fish windsocks) are flown usually in late April through Children’s Day to express a wish for health and strength for our community’s youngsters. Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens returned the tradition to the Waiakea peninsula in 2017 and adds more each year. The display extends from Suisan Fish Market to Ponds Restaurant with the…
Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens are cooperating with three Rotary Clubs in east Hawaii to toss genki balls into Waihonu at seven test sites for bioremediation of the traditional fish pond. This is similar to the Genki Ala Wai project in Honolulu. On Earth Day, more genki balls will be manufactured at Kua O Ka La…
Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens thins the bamboo patch about twice a year. Poles are made available to the public for free. Since Children’s Day is approaching, people may want a long pole to fly koinobori or for home projects. Volunteers are needed to cut poles under supervision and haul them to a nearby stockpile. Work…
Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens has a working board of directors, an expanding group of service organization partnerships, and a growing group of volunteers of all ages.
See the vision. Join the mission. Vision Life free of diabetes and all its burdens Mission To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes.