HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY VOLUNTEER WORK

The HIHWNMS is a government-funded organization focused on the protection and well-being of Hawai’i’s native humpback whale population. The Sanctuary encompasses a critical whale habitat surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands. The HIHWNMS conducts educational outreach programs such as the Ocean Guardian and Ocean Awareness Training programs as well as scientific studies, and actively preserves Hawai’i’s cultural heritage as it relates to the humpback whales. These are but a few ways the HIHWNMS works towards its goal of creating a safer world for the Humpback Whale.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY WEBSITE
​Non-Profit Organization
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CONTACT
Kauai: jean.souza(at)noaa.gov  |  808-246-2860
Maui: [email protected]  |  808-879-2818 ext. 222
Oahu: 808-725-5902

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.
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Contact the program coordinator on your island (see contact info above).
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Volunteer Requirements

• ​You are advised to take the Ocean Awareness Training if you want to volunteer

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​Volunteer Expectations:

• Taking an active role in protecting our natural resources
• Learning new skills
• Spending time with other like-minded individuals
• Conducting field work on the beach or while snorkeling
• Learning through ongoing training opportunities
• Receiving the most current information and updates
• Participating in volunteer appreciation events, activities and programs
• Gaining valuable experience to add to a resume