Honolulu, HI

Community
Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in Honolulu, HI. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

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Prominent Organizations · Service Clubs · Mutual Aid & Grassroots
Volunteering Websites

For the Honolulu, HI area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

  • Aloha United Way

    A local/regional directory provided by Aloha United Way.

    Help

  • Kanu Hawaii

    A local/regional directory provided by Kanu Hawaii.

  • Kanu Hawaii

    A local/regional directory provided by Kanu Hawaii with 283 organizations and 233 opportunities.

  • Volunteer Ally

    Volunteer Ally connects passionate volunteers with charitable organizations across the Hawaiian Islands to build community.
Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • Hawaiʻi Foodbank
    • Info
  • YMCA of Honolulu
    • Info
Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club of Honolulu

    The oldest and largest Rotary club in Hawai‘i made up of business/community leaders doing local + international service.

  • Hawaiʻi Lions Clubs

    A state-wide Lions clubs organization engaged in public and humanitarian service from Hawai‘i.

  • Pilot Club of Honolulu

    A community-based service organization anchored in “Friendship & Service”, with roots in female professional volunteerism and broader community outreach.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Mutual Aid Lāhui

    A grassroots 501(c)(3) grounded in aloha ‘āina (care for land) and aloha kekahi i kekahi (care for one another) mobilizing direct community support.

  • Hawaiʻi People’s Fund

    Supports and amplifies grassroots, movement-based organizations in Hawai‘i working for social change.

  • Oʻahu Mutual Aid

    A community volunteer collective on O‘ahu focused on “neighbors helping neighbors,” especially houseless aid and peer support.
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Last updated: 10/28/2025

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