Hawaii Volunteer Program for Teens
As breathtaking as Hawaii’s paradise might be, it faces its own environmental and economic challenges. On this student community service program in Hawaii, teens have the opportunity to make a difference through volunteer work with organizations like Malama Na Honu, Maui Cultural Lands, Village of Hope, and Eco Maui. You’ll also learn about Hawaiian culture and gain an appreciation of the Hawaiian people and their way of life. This Hawaii student tour uses a service-learning framework where our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program and promote the value of empathy and cultural sensitivity. Whether it’s enjoying the spectacular scenery while surfing a wave or ziplining from above, this program highlights Hawaii’s beauty and adventurous nature from all points of view. By the time of your final banquet dinner, you will be a close-knit ohana and wishing you could prolong your stay to help and explore even more!
About This Program
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What It’s Like
The perfect balance of meaningful service projects and unforgettable adventures.
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45 Service Hours
A letter of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the program.
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Recognition
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
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Service Projects
Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.
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Accommodations
Hotels.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.
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Activities
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
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Transportation
Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.
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Group Size
Up to 24 participants.
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Dietary Options
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Program Highlights
- • Assemble “Journey Bags” that will be distributed to children in foster care.
- • Help heal the reefs and learn about the importance of marine ecosystems.
- • Glide through the treetops on a zipline.
- • Ride the tide on an outrigger canoe.
- • Preserve the environment and natural beauty of Maui.
- • Cruise to and snorkel the Molokini Crater.
- • Surf the waves in Maui with professional instructors.
- • Learn about Hawaiian culture and biodiversity.
Service Projects
Activities
Accommodations
Kauai, Hawaii
The Kauai Shores Hotel features colorful rooms with island-style decor have private terraces or balconies. All come with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans, minifridges and WiFi.
Maui, Hawaii
Discover tropical paradise at Maui Coast Hotel. Perfectly situated on Maui’s pristine West Coast. The hotel offers breath taking ocean views, an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I need to contact my teen during the program?
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. You may also contact our Communication Centers which serve as the official link between programs on the road and parents. We are staffed every day during the summer and have somebody on call for after hours emergencies ready to assist you 24/7.
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Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
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How are roommates assigned?
Giving everyone a chance to make new friends creates a cohesive group and the warmest and most welcoming social environments in our industry!
On our Active Teen Tours, Global Adventures and Community Service programs, rooming rotation is as follows:
To promote this we’ve found the best system is for the Program Director to assign the rooms for the first and second stops. For the first stop, independent travelers room with other independent travelers and any friends who enrolled can room together. All participants will be assigned a different roommate for the second stop. After the first two stops, choice of roommates is always up to you!On our Pre-College Enrichment programs & Career Experiences, rooming is as follows:
We assign independent travelers with another independent traveler for the duration of your stay. Any friends who enrolled together can room together.Important notes:
- Depending on the hotel bedding configuration, all friends traveling together may not be able to room together for the first stop.
- Roommates are assigned based on gender identity. We welcome all genders, inclusive of those anywhere on the gender spectrum.
- On a few programs where we spend an extended period of time at the first stop, participants have the opportunity to rotate after the first two nights.