Volunteer

Volunteer recognition luncheon.

NPS Photo

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park proudly honors our volunteers!

At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, there are numerous and diverse volunteer opportunities. Some of the most common are:

• Interpreting the park to visitors with the goal of ensuring every visitor experience is a positive one by interacting with them at the visitor center.
• Removal of invasive plants.
• Assisting with native plant propagation and re-forestation.
• Working in plant nurseries - seed collection.
• Working with honuʻea (hawksbill sea turtles) and sometimes honu (green sea turtles), protecting the nests and maximizing survival of the hatchlings.
• Administration.

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

 

Stewardship at the Summit: (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - HI)

Remove invasive himalayan ginger (Heydechium gardnerianum) on park trails. Loppers and gloves are provided. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeve shirts and pants, closed toed shoes, water, snacks, rain gear, and sun protection. Meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center parking area. Work is often in the shade of the forest with sweet sounds of native honey creepers like 'apapane, 'amakihi and 'ōma'o above to serenade as you work.

Note: For groups larger than 10, please contact at least one week ahead of the event to ensure we are able to accommodate your group.

When: See park calendar for scheduled workdays.

E-mail for more information on Stewardship at the Summit.

 

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If you have questions about volunteer opportunities or would like more information, please contact the park by email.