Pacific Primate Sanctuary nominates Jay Goldlist for being an outstanding volunteer. He takes pride in any project he takes on.
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Our Mission
The County of Maui Volunteer Center is the one resource and catalyst on Maui that leads, connects and mobilizes volunteers and volunteer agencies to contribute to a better life on Maui.
COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
Social Media Promotion of Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer needs posted on Get Connected are promoted on the County of Maui Volunteer Center’s social media accounts and Facebook group.
Monthly Volunteer HotSheet
The most current and exciting volunteer needs in Maui County are delivered each month to nearly 3,000 potential volunteers through our Volunteer HotSheet.
Phone Check-ins with Agency Partners
Telephone outreach to partner agencies to check on their status and needs during COVID-19, or call us at (808) 270-7150 to talk about your volunteer needs.
Get Connected Profile & Volunteer Opportunity Assistance
Virtual consultations and assistance are available to optimize profiles and volunteer opportunities in Get Connected.
* You will be sent to Calendly to schedule an appointment with our partners at Technology Aloha for this free service.
National Make a Difference Day is October 28th
Get involved and make a difference!
Now accepting nominations for our Annual Volunteer Hero!
Our Annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service will be held on October 27th, which is the eve of National Make a Difference Day. Know an amazing Volunteer Hero? Nominate them by September 22nd, 2017.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to GetConnected, our Virtual Volunteer Center!
Why GetConnected?
Get Connected is a volunteer management software that allows our partner agencies post their needs and events, and matches prospective volunteers to their ideal non-profits and events – all on one easy, mobile-friendly platform.
See what GetConnected can do for you!
For Volunteers
Maui County needs volunteers like you to make our community a better place. We appreciate your desire to help and want to make the process as fast and easy as possible. Sign up with HandsOn Maui today for exclusive opportunities, secure messaging, hours tracking and more.
10 Reasons to GetConnected
- Get matched up with a list of your ideal non-profits and events
- Sign up for your favorite volunteer opportunities and events – it’s fast and easy
- Track your hours with any agency
- Receive automatic email updates from your favorite non-profits
- Reach out to non-profits that interest you
- Download a free volunteer resume that updates as you volunteer
- Save Time looking for volunteer opportunities
- Check out upcoming volunteer events on the community calendar
- Communicate with non-profits and volunteer managers
- Build stronger connections with your community
Benefits of becoming a HandsOn Maui Volunteer
- Get access to exclusive volunteer opportunities, events and trainings
- Get the inside scoop on local non-profits with our community newsletter and blog
- Get recognized for your hard work through our Volunteer Heroes program and otherevents
For Agencies
As a HandsOn Maui partner agency, you let GetConnected do all the hard work of volunteer recruitment for you. You also get to take advantage of our extensive support network, and database of thousands of Maui volunteers. Apply to be a HandsOn Maui Partner Agency today!
10 Reasons to GetConnected
- Receive free GetConnected training
- Post and update upcoming opportunities quickly and easily
- Get matched up automatically with your ideal volunteers
- Communicate with and manage your volunteers
- Build stronger connections within your community
- Integrate opportunities and events with your social media accounts
- Save time and money with a platform that does all the work for you
- Publish upcoming events on the community calendar
- Track and keep records of your volunteers’ hours
- Reach out to our growing database of volunteers
Benefits of becoming a HandsOn Maui Partner Agency
- Receive exclusive publicity opportunities on our blog, newsletter and social media accounts
- Join our exclusive volunteer leader training opportunities and events
- Celebrate and recognize your top volunteers through our Volunteer Hero program
Benefits of tracking volunteer hours with GetConnected:
- Track volunteer hours with the easy to use online timesheet
- Track total dollar value of volunteer hours
- Market to volunteers wishing to document their volunteer contribution in hours and dollars
- Offer volunteer resumes for volunteers to access and print
- Track who signed up to volunteer for an event
- Export it all to Excel
Shining a Spotlight on Community Heroes
The County of Maui Volunteer Center strives to bring Maui nonprofits and volunteers together and make our island community a better place. That’s why we are celebrating Maui’s outstanding agencies and volunteers through the Agency and Volunteer Spotlight Program.
Recognize a Volunteer
Do you know a volunteer that deserves to be recognized? Each month we will spotlight an outstanding volunteer for their impact on our community. Your volunteers are generous with their time and talents. Let us help you express your appreciation by spotlighting your volunteer to our thousands of monthly website visitors, Facebook fans, and Twitter followers.
Robyn Walters
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Share Your Success
Each month we will spotlight a partner agency for their contributions to our community. While recognition is always great, traffic, fans, friends and followers are even better. Being featured in one of our agency highlights has the potential to put your organization in front of thousands of potential volunteers. Our friends can be your friends!
Crystal Smythe — 2021 Volunteer Hero
Crystal Smythe is more than a volunteer: She is the heart of the Maui Historical Society. MHS wishes to honor Crystal as a Volunteer Hero.
Loretta Spencer — 2021 Volunteer Hero
The Haku Baldwin Center nominates Loretta Spencer as a volunteer hero. Loretta is a valued member of the team and a true Volunteer Hero.
Katie Zimmerman — 2021 Volunteer Hero
Katie Zimmerman has gone to great lengths to provide resources that Maui Rescue Mission’s houseless guests need to change their lives.
Malika Newport — 2021 Volunteer Hero
Malika Newport is an outstanding volunteer for the Maui Farm. She always says, “We have to help them because we can.”
Kathleen Soule — 2021 Volunteer Hero
Na Hoaloha wishes to recognize Kathleen as the Volunteer Hero she is. She is always willing to go the extra mile.
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