HPGS believes in the continuing value of older adults and supports all efforts to keep them engaged in our communities as mentors, advisors or simply friends. Studies have shown that consistent volunteering can improve the health and well-being of people age 65 and older by providing a connection to the community and opportunities for personal enrichment. It can decrese stress, social isolation, loneliness and depression.
At HPGS we hope to encourage the older adults in our communities to share their wisdom and skill by volunteering. The organizations listed here would love to have you get involved as a volunteer – contact them today!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
ST FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF HAWAII
Contact: Angela Houghton
Email: ahoughton@stfrancishawaii.org
Phone: 808-371-0912
DETAILS…
Our largest volunteer opportunity is within our hospice services. We are seeking volunteers who would like to visit patients in the home, at facilities or in our inpatient unit. We also need volunteers to help in other areas including our fundraising events. Please reach out for more info.
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | 4 |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | No experience is necessary |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | No-minimum age is 18 |
HAWAII MEALS ON WHEELS
Contact: Brad Akamu
Email: brad@hmow.org
Phone: 808-988-6747
DETAILS…
Week day routes are available Island wide (Oahu). Delivering hot lunches & frozen meals to our Kupuna. Hawaii Meals on Wheels feeds both the body and soul. We serve dietary meals for all medical needs. HMoW’s is one of our Island’s most rewarding volunteer opportunities. Most routes can be completed in less than two hours. With memories that go through your heart, straight to the soul.
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | 8 |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | Drivers license & access to a car. Clean background check. Reliability a must. |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | High School completion & as long as there’s one adult, we’re good |
OUR KUPUNA
Contact: Mary Pat Cox
Email: marypat@ourkupuna.com
Phone: 808-215-0073
DETAILS…
We are looking for volunteers to adopt a kupuna in their community who cannot shop for themselves and does not have reliable support.
As a delivery volunteer, you would call your kupuna once a week to check on them, then shop for them every 2 weeks. Volunteers only shop for essentials (such as groceries, necessary household supplies or medication). The kupuna would reimburse you for the cost of the items at time of delivery.
Also looking for “phone buddy” volunteers to connect weekly by phone with lonely kupuna.
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | 8 |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | Ability to get to a grocery store in their own vehicle or public transportation, shop, and deliver necessities. |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | No-minimum age is 18 |
LASAGNA LOVE
Contact: Kathy Kirschner
Email: kathy.kirschner@lasagnalove.org
Phone: 402-312-8545
DETAILS…
If you love to cook and want to help neighbors in need, see https://lasagnalove.org/volunteer/. We feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities through the delivery of complimentary, homecooked meals to families in need, whether the need is financial, health-related, or emotional. Set your own schedule, frequency, and driving radius.
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | 2 |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | Ability to shop for ingredients: prepare, bake, and deliver lasagnas; and communicate via text, email, and phone. |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | N/A |
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
Contact: Kimberly Itagaki
Email: kimberly.itagaki@honolulu.gov
Phone: 808-768-7778
DETAILS…
Anyone aged 55+ and older. RSVP volunteers choose how, where and when they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | n/a |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | 55 years and older |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | No-minimum age is 18 |
LANAKILA MEALS ON WHEELS
Contact: Monika Majka-Helms
Email: volunteer@lanakilapacific.org
Phone: 808-531-4357
DETAILS…
Can you give a couple of hours a week to drive away kupuna’s hunger? We are looking for Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities all over the Oahu.
Routes cover different areas all over the island in between Tuesday – Saturday.
We operate pick up locations in the community, so you can pick up meals near your delivery area and/or home.
Mileage reimbursement is available.
Deliver a set of healthy meals, a smile and a friendly check-in to seniors in your community!
| How many hour per month are you needing this volunteer? | 8 |
| What experience is needed of a volunteer? | Must be 16 years old, have a valid driver’s license and access to registered and insured vehicle. Must have access to a mobile phone, to use the Meals on Wheels Mobile Meals application in real time. Must fill out an application on our website: www.lanakilapacific.org/volunteer and provide two references. |
| Is there a minimum education background required? | No-minimum age is 18 |
TO COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Please fill out and submit the form below if your organization has opening for volunteers.