Volunteer Opportunities
Mentor Opportunity
Be the caring mentor that makes a difference in the life of a youth. FPH is launching a new mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with young people who are in their final year of high school and preparing to transition out of foster care and into their adult lives. Volunteer mentors will spend 3-4 hours a month with their mentee having fun in community settings. Contact vabramo@familyprogramshi.org for more information.
Volunteer Groups On the Move
Every quarter, volunteer groups a
dopt projects or sponsor an event to benefit our children in foster care. Whether it is Project Visitation, Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i, Support Groups or Resource Family Conferences, volunteer groups leave their unique imprint on our programs and clients. Here are some examples of work projects that occurred this Spring.
The Junior League of Honolulu hosted an event for Project Visitation and children at Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i on April 27th at Blaisdell Park in Pearl City. They provided a healthy lunch, face painting and sports activities. “This is so amazing,” said a Junior League volunteer, “the siblings are really enjoying their day together.”
Golden State Foods sponsored an event at Hilo Lanes on April 20th for Project Visitation children from East Hawaii.
Tango2, a Healthcare IT consulting firm participated in “Voluntourism,” tying in volunteering with a trip to paint, fix, clean and organize Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i on March 13th. “My employees love doing this, this is the most memorable part of the conference when we can help people in the community,” Ken
Hufford, CEO.
On March 6, Mililani Middle School came to scrub, weed, clean and organize Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i. At the end of the day, a student gave her bracelet to a staff member and asked him, “Can I give you this to give to another kid? I want them to know that we care about them.”
Love being with children? Help supervise and engage foster kids ages 3-12 in a group setting that is safe, nurturing and supportive of their foster care placement. Donate 3-10 hours per month at support groups in Wai‘anae, Halawa and Maui.
I volunteer to help children in foster care because I enjoy children and am glad to let these children know that there are adults, other than just their foster parents and teachers, that care about them and know they are awesome. The FPH provides such excellent support to these families…I’m happy to be even a very small part of this.
Judy Stevens
RFSS volunteer
To volunteer, please complete the three (3) forms located under Volunteer Toolkit Downloads. Once complete, please return these forms along with a copy of a valid ID and TB Clearance to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Family Programs Hawai'i
250 Vineyard Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2445
The Annual Picnic and Holiday Party utilize hundreds of volunteers to create wonderful memories for children and families in foster care. Individuals or groups can participate in a host of activities in the planning and implementation of these events and others.
I just wanted to say thank you for this opportunity to volunteer at such a fun filled and rewarding venue. I've never helped in something so large scale as this. Seeing all the happy faces and holiday cheer throughout the event passed on to me memories I will cherish. If you ever need another volunteer for events such as these please don't hesitate to contact me.
— Hector Mendoza
Electronics Technician, Navy Region, Hawaii
Whether helping with mailings, data entry or special projects, working in our busy and friendly office is rewarding. Join a committee, fundraising campaign or special project and bring vital resources to children and families who need our help.
I volunteer because it is an opportunity to help make someone’s life a little bit better, even if it’s in a small way. In challenging times I have felt the impact of people’s kindness, and hope to offer that same kindness to others.
Kartina Thompson
To volunteer, please complete the three (3) forms located under Volunteer Toolkit Downloads. Once complete, please return these forms along with a copy of a valid ID and TB Clearance to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Family Programs Hawai'i
250 Vineyard Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2445
Ho‘omalu O Na Kamali‘i, our receiving home on the Wai‘anae Coast, offers rewarding opportunities to read to, facilitate crafts and activities, and mentor children who have been removed from their homes for alleged of abuse or neglect. Or you can help with the many duties and tasks involved in keeping this home a safe haven for these children.
These children are victims of the poor decisions that were made by the adults in their lives. As a fellow adult, I feel that we have a duty to step in and fill the void where other adults have failed these children.
Joanne Hayashi
Volunteer
To volunteer, please complete the three (3) forms located under Volunteer Toolkit Downloads. Once complete, please return these forms along with a copy of a valid ID and TB Clearance to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Family Programs Hawai'i
250 Vineyard Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2445
Help facilitating monthly visits for siblings separated through foster care to help them maintain family relationships. Donate 6-8 hours a month; which includes scheduling visits, transporting the siblings, and supervision of visits.
The number one reason is that I love children and these children in particular are such survivors and can teach us all a great lesson in resilience. I get to spend time with the kids and bring them together for visits, which brings me such joy. These children are so receptive to any act of kindness, be it large or small.
Sue Shams
PV Volunteer
To volunteer, please complete the three (3) forms located under Volunteer Toolkit Downloads. Once complete, please return these forms along with a copy of a valid ID and TB Clearance to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Family Programs Hawai'i
250 Vineyard Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2445
