The Kapio Newspress

Issue date: 11/9/09 Section: Features

Dozens of volunteers removed invasive algae from Maunalua Bay at a recent clean-up at Paiko Drive. The next clean-up will be on Nov. 28.

Being a busy college student, working, studying, and trying to make time to volunteer is tough. We all like that satisfied feeling of lending a hand to those in need.

"Students who participate in service learning will learn more about themselves and their community," said Collette Higgins, associate professor and honors education coordinator at KCC.

There are still a lot of opportunities out there that allow you to get in some volunteer time, but with no long-term commitment. It does take a little bit of research to find those places, but here's some ideas to get you started.


L?'ahi Millenium Peace Garden

A Hawaiian plant maintenance activity that includes weeding, mulching, watering and, on rare occasions, planting. Just pitching in to keep the garden clean is a big help.
NEXT EVENT: 9-11 a.m. first Sunday of every month, at the L?'ahi Millennium Peace Garden on Diamond Head Road. Contact Sean Casey, event volunteer, at seanmcasey@gmail.com.


Adults Friends for Youth

The Adult Friends for Youth (AFY) are looking for volunteers to help with the 23rd annual fundraiser, one of the biggest fundraisers on O'ahu.
NEXT EVENT: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at the Sheraton Waik?k? Hotel Ballroom. Contact Elizabeth Yonamine at 833-8775.


Invasive Algae Removal

Keep the water clean by helping to remove the invasive algae in Maunalua Bay.
NEXT EVENT: Saturday, Nov. 28, at Paiko Drive. (Time TBA) Contact Kimo Franklin at 291-9479 or visit http://malamamaunalua.org.


Hawai'i Nutritional & Physical Activity Coalition

Two volunteers to help set up visual, registration table and ballot tally. Lunch will be provided.
NEXT EVENT: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Kapi'olani Community College, Culinary Arts. Contact Luana Bass at 286-1285.


Talk About Curing Autism

TACA is looking for people to help with registration, set-up and clean up for its monthly events. One time volunteers is OK as well.
NEXT EVENT: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 on the 2nd floor sanctuary of the Kaimuk? Christian Church. Contact Deborah Zimmerman, volunteer coordinator, at 387-6338 or debbie.zimmerman@tacanow.org.

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