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Shopping is best done at home, so please come prepared. With that being said, there are major chain stores on the island like Walmart and Target if you forget any items.
Please pack light - think about what is needed vs wanted; space on base is tight, and the environmental impact of items left behind after programs is a serious issue, especially on a remote island like Maui.
There is no storage space outside of your tent, so please consider this when deciding what to bring. We do not have luggage storage available.
Be prepared for any clothing you wear on the work site to get ruined and dirty. Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a requirement for volunteers. All Hands and Hearts provides t-shirts to wear on sites each day, as well as all PPE, but if you have your own, feel free to bring it. Some of the work we are currently doing in Hawaii does require helmets, gloves, ear protection, and protective eyewear. Please see the following lists for required and recommended items:
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Closed toed shoes - mandatory when working on site. Sturdy, puncture-proof soles and steel-toe boots are recommended. Sturdy hiking boots are acceptable, but not preferred. In order to use the jackhammer and stump grinder, construction boots are mandatory.
It is strongly suggested that you bring your own personal tent (no larger than a 3-person tent, waterproof.) Please check with the Volunteer Relations Coordinator if you would like to sleep in our large communal tent. There is limited space in these tents are they are first come, first served. We may have extra personal tents available but this is not guaranteed.
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REcommended
REcommended
Battery pack- keep in mind that power strips at the base will be limited, especially near the tent area
Waterproof rain jacket and/or umbrella- it rains frequently so this important
Rain boots, or shoes you don't mind getting dirty. During rains, the base may get muddy
Preferred sleeping items including sleeping pad, sheets, pillow, pillow case, sleeping bag, etc. We will have cots in the communal tents and a limited supply of bedding items, but it is highly recommended to bring your own bedding.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as: safety glasses, 3M P-100 respirators with pancake filters, ear protection, and gloves.) We will provide this equipment, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own if they prefer
Work clothes. We provide short-sleeved work shirts but you should bring pants/knee-length shorts to work in
Personal cash and ATM/credit card. Cards are widely accepted almost everywhere
Unlocked cell phone
Personal reusable water bottle
Lots of socks (these tend to disappear in a communal living environment)
Normal clothes (for after work and days off)
Keep in mind that it gets cold in the mornings and evenings, so bring some warm clothes as well
Personal first aid kit, including any medication e.g. paracetamol, oral rehydration salts, anti-diarrheal, etc. (We are unable to provide any medication)
Good to have
Good to have
Personal items, toiletries, towel
Shower shoes/flip flops (shoes for after work)
Sharpie (for marking your belongings)
Bug spray
Sunglasses
Anything else to make your tent homie (lights, pictures, decorations, pillows)
Vitamins, electrolytes, food supplements, comfort food
Earplugs and sleep mask
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Want to see what other volunteers bring with them to gain some packing inspiration? Check out this video!
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