Past Events - Community Service

~ November 2019 ~

SACNAS High School STEM Fair

Hosted by SACNAS ʻIlima Chapter

Join us at our first ever SACNAS High School STEM Fair, hosted by the SACNAS ʻIlima Chapter!

This event is for high school students to learn about the numerous STEM opportunities we have here at UH. The Fair runs from 9:00am-2:00pm and includes poster sessions, an Exhibit Hall with educational institutions & STEM programs/industry, keynote speakers & conversations with scientists, Engineering lab tours, and breakout sessions.

NHSEMP will be hosting a table at the Exhibit Hall and we're looking for a few volunteers to help us with this as well as be tour guides to walk with the participants to/from the College of Engineering labs.

October 31, Wednesday

Exhibit Hall volunteer: 8:30-11:30am

Campus Guide: 9:45-10:45am; 12:00-1:00pm; 12:45-1:45pm

Interested? Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/DDCMF

SACNAS National Conference: Graduate School & Career Fair

Hosted by SACNAS

Conference Website: https://www.2019sacnas.org/

The 2019 SACNAS - National Diversity in STEM Conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country. It is a 3-day conference which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM

We are seeking general volunteers for the UH Manoa, College of Engineering booth at the Graduate School & Career Fair - we are looking for students who are comfortable with speaking about the College of Engineering/STEM, opportunities, and your experiences!

BONUS! Career Fair volunteers will receive an Expo Hall General Volunteer day pass that will grant confirmed volunteers access to the Expo Hall on their specific volunteer day.

October 31, Thursday

Shift 1: 9:15am-12:00pm

Shift 2: 2:00-5:30pm

Nov. 1, Friday

Shift 1: 8:45am-12:00pm

Shift 2: 12:00-1:00pm

Shift 3: 2:15-5:00pm

Interested? Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/RXHJT

~ March 2019 ~

2019 Lāhui Hawaiʻi Research Center Student Conference - Day One

Hosted by Native Hawaiian Student Services

March 29, Friday

Option 1: 8:00am-1:00pm

Option 2: 12:30-5:30pm

Tasks: Set-up and registration; Room monitors; Lunch crew and programming; Clean up

The third annual Lāhui Hawaiʻi Research Center Student Conference brings together haumāna, kanaka ʻōiwi, kumu, and the community to highlight and discuss some of the many exciting and relevant research projects. This yearʻs conference theme is Ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina.

For the Volunteer Sign-up: CLICK HERE

2019 Lāhui Hawaiʻi Research Center Student Conference - Day Two

Hosted by Native Hawaiian Student Services

March 30, Saturday

Option 1: 8:00am-1:00pm

Tasks: Set-up and registration; Room monitors; Lunch crew and programming; Clean up

For the Volunteer Sign-up: CLICK HERE

~ April 2019 ~

2019 HSSO Science Olympiad State Finals

April 6, Saturday

Volunteer Times: vary between 6:00am-5:30pm

Schools from our State Regional Tournaments have advanced to our Hawaii State Finals and vie for the chance to represent our State that the National Science Olympiad Tournament in two divisions for friendly competition in various STEM topics!

We are looking for volunteers to help out with STEM activities and general duties!

For more information on shift times and duties: CLICK HERE

For questions, please contact nhsemp@hawaii.edu

STEM ʻOhana Day: "Akamai Engineers"

Hosted by NHSEMP and Nā Pua Noʻeau

Create and lead STEM activities for K-12th graders and their ʻohana!

Interested in volunteering? Contact nhsemp@hawaii.edu

Event Day: April 20 Saturday @ 7:30am-12:00pm

~General Community Workdays~

Wednesdays

Ho'oulu 'Aina Community Work Day, Kalihi -

9:30am-12:00pm

Pacific Island traditions in agroforestry - work in the forest, grow food and medicine in the traditions of our ancestors from Hawaii to Chuuk, Japan to Ilocos Norte.

For more information: http://www.hoouluaina.com/volunteer/

Thursdays

Ho'oulu 'Aina: Growing Farmers, Kalihi -

9:00am-12:00pm

Engage in organic gardening, seed sharing and till the ʻāina; volunteers practice growing food on the ʻāina and take these skills back to your own home gardens.

For more information: http://www.hoouluaina.com/volunteer/

Friday

He'eia Fishpond, Kaneohe -

8:00am-12:00pm (RSVP is required)

Hauling rock & coral, building wall, mangrove removal, site maintenance, anything else!

RSVP here

For More Information: http://paepaeoheeia.org/volunteer/

1st Saturdays of Every Month

Kanewai

Manoa & Punalu'u - Lo'i Work

RSVP: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/contact-us/

For More Information: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/getinvolved/

2nd Saturdays of Every Month

He'eia Fishpond

8:30am-12:00pm (with lunch provided by the staff...so RSVP is required)

Restoration and rehabilitation work

RSVP here

For More Information: http://paepaeoheeia.org/volunteer/

Kaha Native Garden Workdays

Native plant identification, propagation, and more

9:00am - 12:00pm

RSVP here

For More Information: http://www.huihawaii.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

Hui Malama i ka Lokahi, Kailua -

Restoration of ethnobotanical & cultural features

Kumuola Foundation, Mānoa -

10:00am-2:00pm

Planting, weeding, loʻi work, etc.

To volunteer: https://www.kumuolahawaii.com/participate

For more information: https://www.kumuolahawaii.com/programs

ʻUlupo Heiau Community Workday, Kailua -

8:30am-12:00pm

Loʻi and land restoration

For more information, contact Kim at kkmsk@hawaii.edu

3rd Saturdays of Every Month

Ho'oulu 'Aina Community Workday

Focus on native reforestation, community food production, & healthy food preparation

8:30am-12:00pm

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, volunteers and community members come together to learn and work in the forest, garden, and kitchen to malama, or care for, Kalihi Valley. Native reforestation, community food production, and healthy food preparation fill our morning, and at noon we share harvest and potluck under the tent. Community members and large groups are encouraged to sign up. Our work difficulty levels welcome all ages and families with small children.

For More Information: http://www.hoouluaina.com/volunteer/

He'eia Estuary Restoration Project

Invasive species removal and native plant restoration

9:00am - 12:00pm

RSVP here

For More Information: http://www.huihawaii.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

Papahana Kuaola Community Workday, Kaneohe -

Ha'iku Stream restoration: native plant propagation, planting, weeding, mulching

9:00am-12:00pm

For More Information: http://papahanakuaola.com/index.php/get-involved/monthly-community-workdays/36-in-neque-arcu-vulputate-vitae

Kanewai, Manoa & Punalu'u -

Lo'i Work

RSVP: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/contact-us/

For More Information: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/getinvolved/

Diamond Head Volunteer Days, Honolulu,

Invasive species control and park beautification.

Time: 8:00-11:30am

Directions: Drive up to the toll booth and let them know you are there to volunteer. Continue passed the gate arm and you will see the red concession truck straight ahead on your right. Pass through the yellow gate and park along the fence to your right. The ranger station is the first office trailer on your left.

Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses & bring sunscreen, water bottle, and snacks (We will provide the gloves and tools)

For more info please contact: Emily Hauck, Diamond Head State Monument Park Ranger (808)271-3281 or email Emily.C.Hauck@Hawaii.Gov

4th Saturdays of Every Month

Hawai'i Nature Center, Waipahu -

Marsh restoration: invasive species removal, establishing habitat areas for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds

For More Information: http://hawaiinaturecenter.org/wetland-restoration-volunteer-workdays/

Papahana Kuaola Community Workday, Waipao -

Mulching, weeding, planting, harvesting, cleaning kalo

8:00-11:00am

For More Information: http://papahanakuaola.com/index.php/get-involved/monthly-community-workdays/36-in-neque-arcu-vulputate-vitae

Pūpūkea-Paumalū Volunteer Workday -

Trail maintenance, erosion control projects, invasive species removal, native plant out-planting

October 27

9:00am-12:00pm

For More Information: http://www.conservationconnections.org/opportunities/volunteer/5111/pupukea-paumalu-volunteer-workday

He'eia Fishpond, Kaneohe -

8:30am-12:00pm (with lunch provided by the staff...so RSVP is required)

Restoration and rehabilitation work

RSVP here

For More Information: http://paepaeoheeia.org/volunteer/

~ March 2019 ~

2019 "Mauka to Makai" Fundraiser for Mālama Honua Public Charter School

March 9, Saturday

Event Time: 11am-4pm

Location: Waimānalo Elementary

NHSEMP will be hosting a table and providing hands-on STEM activities for Mālama Honua Public Charter School keiki, ʻohana, and the community! We are looking for 1-2 more volunteers to help us run the following activities:

- LED Easter Eggs
- Butterfly Chromatography
- Ahupuaʻa

If you are interested, please contact nhsemp@hawaii.edu and let us know if you are available for the entire time or just some of the time.

~ February 2019 ~

2019 HSSO Science Olympiad UHM Regional Tournament

Hosted by NHSEMP

February 9, Saturday

Event Time: 8:00am-4:00pm

Volunteer Times: vary

This event brings together middle school and high school students in two divisions for friendly competition in various STEM topics! Schools then advance to our Hawaii State Tournament and vie for the chance to represent our State that the National Science Olympiad Tournament.

We are looking for volunteers to help out with STEM activities and general duties!

Shift Times - Event Volunteers: (all event volunteers will receive lunch!)

Boomilever: 7:00am-2:30pm

Circuit Lab: 8:30-11:30am / 10:30am-1:30pm

Astronomy: 11:30am-2:30pm

Solar System: 10:30am-1:30pm

Write It Do It: 10:30am-2:30pm

Shift Times - General Volunteers:

All Shifts: 6:00am-4:00pm (breakfast & lunch provided)

Shift 1: 6:00-10:00am (breakfast provided)

Shift 2: 8:00am-12:00pm (lunch provided)

Shift 3: 10:00am-2:00pm (lunch provided)

Shift 4: 12:00-4:00pm (snacks provided)

Interested? CLICK HERE to sign up.

For more information, please contact nhsemp@hawaii.edu

~ December 2018 ~

First Saturdays at Ka Papa Loʻi o Kānewai

Open to the public

Date: December 1, Saturday

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

UHM Campus

For more information: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/units/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/getinvolved/

** First time volunteering here? Kawena, NHSEMP GA, will be on-site!

Volunteer Workday at Kalaeokaunaʻoa (2nd Saturdays)

Kahuku Point

Saturday Dates:

November 10

December 8

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Meet on the Kahuku side of Turtle Bay Resort parking lot near the helipad by 9am. A NSCLT representative will be there to guide the group on a hike out to the point.

Activities: Invasive species removal, native plant out-planting, dune stabilization projects, marine debris removal

What to Bring: Hat/sun protection, Closed-toed shoes (recommended), Reusable water bottle, Gloves & Hand Tools (optional, some will be provided)

To RSVP and for more information: CLICK HERE

Heʻeia Estuary Restoration Workdays (every 3rd Saturday)

Hosted by Hui o Koʻolaupoko

Saturday Dates:

~~October 20~~

~~November 17~~

December 15

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Remove invasive species from Heʻeia Estuary and replace them with Hawaiian native plants which aid in erosion control, filtration of stormwater runoff and provide habitat for other native species.

To Bring: Closed-toed shoes are required, Water bottle, Sun/rain/bug protection, Change of clothes

Space is limited, please RSVP: http://www.huihawaii.org/hok-rsvp-form.html

For more information: http://www.huihawaii.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

~ November 2018 ~

STEM ʻOhana Day: "Haunted Holmes"

Hosted by NHSEMP and Nā Pua Noʻeau

Create and lead spooooky STEM activities for K-6th graders and their ʻohana! Bonus - this is a Halloween-themed STEM event, so dress in your favorite Halloween costume!

Interested in volunteering? Contact nhsemp@hawaii.edu.

Event Day: November 3, Saturday @ 7:30am-1:00pm

HECO-ECUH Pan Pacific VEX Tournament

Date: November 3, Saturday

Location: UHM Campus Center Ballroom

The 2018 HECO-ECUH Pan Pacific VEX Championship is an international robotics competition that features 80+ middle and high school robotics teams from around the globe. ECUH is looking for student volunteers for competition judges, referees, inspectors, and various other positions.

Registration Link provided soon.

For more information or to request the registration link, contact vexrobotics@ecuh.org

Mālama Maunalua: Educational Huki

Open to the public

Date: November 9, Friday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Please meet at Kuliouou Beach Park (100 Bay St) in Hawaiʻi Kai. Bring completed volunteer form.

Fillable volunteer form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/568e9cb7c635a/web/

For more information, visit: http://www.malamamaunalua.org/calendars/category/volunteer-events/

Kaha Native Garden Workday

Hosted by Hui o Koʻolaupoko

Date: November 10, Saturday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Volunteers at Kaha Garden are taught to identify the native plants, learn their growing patterns, how to properly propagate and where to plant different species to maximize their ecological benefits.

To Bring: Closed-toed shoes are required, Work Clothes that can get dirty, Water bottle, Work Gloves (all tools provided)

Space is limited, please RSVP: http://www.huihawaii.org/hok-rsvp-form.html

For more information: http://www.huihawaii.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

Waiheʻe Valley Volunteer Workday

Koʻolau Mountains Watershed Partnership

Date: November 10, Saturday

Time: 8:30am-12:00pm

Where: Kahaluʻu Regional Park, 47-114 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe 96744

Activities: Manually removing invasive species, spread mulch, out plant native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced plants to the site. Prepare to get dirty!

To RSVP: http://bit.ly/Waihee_11-10-18

* Sign up is REQUIRED.

For more information: CLICK HERE

* Do not RSVP on this page, please follow the link directly above.

Mālama Maunalua: Educational Huki

Open to the public

Date: November 17, Saturday

Time: 7:30am-12:30pm

Please meet at Kuliouou Beach Park (100 Bay St) in Hawaiʻi Kai. Bring completed volunteer form.

Fillable volunteer form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/568e9cb7c635a/web/

For more information, visit: http://www.malamamaunalua.org/calendars/category/volunteer-events/

Hanai ʻaina Conservation Workday

Hosted by Waimea Valley Hiʻipaka LLC

Help remove invasive species and protect the native habitat.

Thursday Dates:

~~October 18~~

~~November 1~~

November 15

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Meet at Waimea Valley Botanical Office; be ready to leave at 9am (59-864 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa 96712)

Work can include: Native Planting, habitat restoration and invasive species control.

RSVP is required; when you sign up, you are committing to the entire time specified.

To RSVP and for more information: CLICK HERE

Mālama Mauna

Hosted by North Shore EcoTours

Join us for our monthly Mālama Mauna days and enjoy the Kawailoa watershed!

Date: November 18, Sunday (Kawainui Trail)

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

What to Wear: Hiking shoes, hat, loose comfortable shirt (recommended: long pants, sunglasses, gloves)

What to Bring: Lunch, water, backpack, sun block, mosquito repellent (optional: swimsuit, towel, rain jacket, change of clothes, slippers)

RSVP by text or email: 808-542-1299 or NorthShoreEcoTour@gmail.com

* Include: 1) headcount, 2) if you are driving or need a ride to the trail, 3) contact info

~ November 2018 ~

Hanai ʻaina Conservation Workday

Hosted by Waimea Valley Hiʻipaka LLC

Help remove invasive species and protect the native habitat.

Dates:

~~October 27, Saturday~~

~~November 11, Sunday~~

November 24

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Meet at Waimea Valley Botanical Office; be ready to leave at 9am (59-864 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa 96712)

Work can include: Native Planting, habitat restoration and invasive species control.

RSVP is required; when you sign up, you are committing to the entire time specified.

To RSVP and for more information: CLICK HERE

Mālama Maunalua: Educational Huki

Open to the public

Date: November 24, Saturday

Time: 7:30am-12:30pm

Please meet at Kuliouou Beach Park (100 Bay St) in Hawaiʻi Kai. Bring completed volunteer form.

Fillable volunteer form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/568e9cb7c635a/web/

For more information, visit: http://www.malamamaunalua.org/calendars/category/volunteer-events/

Pūpūkea-Paumalū Volunteer Workday (every 4th Saturday)

Pūpūkea-Paumalū State Park Reserve

2018 Saturday Dates:

~~October 27~~

November 24

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Meet at the trail head adjacent to the Sunset Beach Elementary School parking lot prior to hiking about 10 minutes into the reserve.

What to bring: Closed-toe shoes, Hat/Sun Protection, Reusable Water Bottle, Gloves and Hand Tools (optional, some will be provided)

To RSVP and for more information: CLICK HERE

Mālama Honua Public Charter School: "Science Days"

We are looking for 3-4 volunteers per day! Science Day content will be emailed to volunteers that week.

Shift options:

All-Day: 9:15am-2:00pm

Morning: 9:15-11:30am

Afternoon: 1:00-2:00pm

To Sign Up: CLICK HERE

~ October 2018 ~

Mālama Maunalua: Education Huki with Mary Knoll

Open to the public

Date: October 26, Friday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Meet by 9:00am at Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park (100 Bay St.) in Hawaiʻi Kai.

Bring completed volunteer form.

Fillable volunteer form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/568e9cb7c635a/web/

For more information, visit: http://www.malamamaunalua.org/calendars/category/volunteer-events/

~ September 2018 ~

Mālama Maunalua Community Huki with Kupu Alumni in honor of "International Day of Peace"

Remove invasive algae from Maunalua Bay.

Date: September 22, Saturday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

What to Wear/Bring: Clothes to get wet, hat, sunscreen, and water (Reef shoes/walkers and gloves will be provided)

Meet by 9:00am at Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park (100 Bay St.) in Hawaiʻi Kai.

Bring completed volunteer form.

Fillable volunteer form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/568e9cb7c635a/web/

For more information, visit: http://www.malamamaunalua.org/calendars/category/volunteer-events/

Mālama Mauna

Hosted by North Shore EcoTours

Join us for our monthly Mālama Mauna days and enjoy the Kawailoa watershed!

Date: September 30, Sunday (ʻOpaeʻula Trail)

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

What to Wear: Hiking shoes, hat, loose comfortable shirt (recommended: long pants, sunglasses, gloves)

What to Bring: Lunch, water, backpack, sun block, mosquito repellent (optional: swimsuit, towel, rain jacket, change of clothes, slippers)

RSVP by text or email: 808-542-1299 or NorthShoreEcoTour@gmail.com

* Include: 1) headcount, 2) if you are driving or need a ride to the trail, 3) contact info

~ Spring 2018 ~

Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) Volunteer Trip - Lyon Arboretum

April 14, 2018

9:00am-2:00pm (Meet in the parking lot at 9am)

Removing invasive plants

Please bring:

- Daypack

- Water (2 liters)

- Lunch

- Sturdy hiking shoes

- Rain gear

- Recommended: long-sleeved shirt & pants

RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3K29NQ9

For more information: http://www.oahuisc.org/volunteer/

La Ohana Community Workday - Waikalua Loko Iʻa

April 14, 2018

7:00am-12:15pm (Meet in the parking lot at 9am)

Please bring:

- Reusable water bottle

- Clothes and shoes (sneakers or tabis) you wonʻt mind getting dirty and wet

- Gloves

- Hat and Sun protection/sunscreen

About the day:

7:00am - Set-up and parking: volunteers needed

7:30am - Registration opens

8:15am - Morning circle; Introduction; Instructions; Split into groups & start working!

11:30am - Return from work sites & clean up

11:45am - Pizza lunch

12:15pm - Assist with clean-up

RSVP here: http://www.thepaf.org/waikalua/ohana/

For more information: http://www.thepaf.org

Mālama ʻĀina Community Workdays & Huakaʻi

An Event Series Cosponsored by Kuaʻana and Native Hawaiian Student Services

April 21: Lele-A-Hina (Kaneohe)

Transportation is provided and reservations are required.

Inquiries, sign-up, and transportation reservations, visit: Kuaʻana at QLC #406

~ Fall 2017 ~

Lā Hana Community Workday at Waikalua Loko I'a

in partnership with Waikalua Loko Iʻa & the Pacific American Foundation

Date: November 18, Saturday

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

Please be sure to:

Wear clothing, gloves, athletic shoes you don't mind getting dirty/muddy
Bring sunscreen / hat
Bring reusable, refillable water bottle (please no plastic bottles)

Questions? Contact Roz at 808-392-1284 or roz@thepaf.org

For more information and to sign up: http://www.thepaf.org/waikalua/ohana/

Ho'oulu 'Aina Community Work Day (Kalihi)

Focus on native reforestation, community food production, & healthy food preparation

November 18, Saturday

8:30am-12:00pm

For More Information: http://www.hoouluaina.com/volunteer/

Makai Research Pier Underwater Marine Debris Clean Up

Date: November 19, Saturday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

RSVP: http://www.conservationconnections.org/opportunities/volunteer/4068/makai-research-pier-underwater-marine-debris-clean-up/join

Insurance form:https://www.808cleanups.org/volunteer-info-form/

For more information visit: http://www.conservationconnections.org/opportunities/volunteer/4068/makai-research-pier-underwater-marine-debris-clean-up

Ho'oulu 'Āina Community Work Day (Kalihi)

Focus on native reforestation, community food production, & healthy food preparation

October 21, Saturday

8:30am-12:00pm

For More Information: http://www.hoouluaina.com/volunteer/

Lā Ohana Community Workday at Waikalua Loko I'a

in partnership with Waikalua Loko Iʻa & the Pacific American Foundation

Date: September 9, Saturday

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

* Light lunch will be provided

Please be sure to:

Wear clothing, gloves, athletic shoes you don't mind getting dirty/muddy
Bring sunscreen / hat
Bring reusable, refillable water bottle (please no plastic bottles)

Questions? Contact Roz at 808-392-1284 or roz@thepaf.org

For more information and to sign up: http://www.thepaf.org/waikalua/ohana/

Lyon Arboretum

Office of Civic and Community Engagement

Date: October 28, Saturday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: Lyon Arboretum

Prepare to learn about native plants!

For more information or to sign up: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/servicelearn/ or QLC 209 or 808-956-4641

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