Volunteer

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before you park

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[MOLOKA\'I] - UPDATE 3/24/25: Pala'au State Wayside Park Pavilion: Due to demolition and renovation work, the pavilion will be closed from March 25 to May 31.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/24/25: The Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside is closed indefinitely due to police activity in the area.  Please avoid the area until further notice.

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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/18/25: Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be undergoing improvements that may temporarily prevent vehicular access. Please check the Royal Mausoleum State Monument website for updates.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 3/18/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full Park Closures will occur Tuesdays through Fridays beginning April 1 to April 11 and also Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17.  Partial Park Closures Hours with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will occur on Monday April 7 during this time, and will resume from April 21 onwards Monday through Friday, (except weekends and holidays).   Normal Park Hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM will resume during Spring Break March 17 to March 28, Good Friday Holiday on April 18, and Weekends. During Partial Park Closures Hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. The project began January 6, 2025, and will run to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the rock fall mitigation construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check back for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/4/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Beginning April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 the park, cabin campgrounds and access road to Polipoli Forest Reserve will be closed due to tree mitigation work. 

Volunteer

Welcome to Hawaii State Parks volunteer outreach page. Here you can find more information about getting involved with some of our parks throughout the State. We are proud to partner with local volunteer groups and community members through our Adopt-A-Park and Curatorship programs to help ensure the protection and preservation of our unique natural and cultural resources. If you are interested in volunteering with Hawaii State Parks as an individual or as a group please fill out the respective forms below.

Volunteer Calendar

Keep up-to-date with volunteer opportunities in a park near you by checking out our Volunteer Calendar.

Register as a Volunteer  – *Individuals Only*

This option is available for individuals looking to volunteer regularly in our parks, as a Long-term Volunteer. Become a volunteer and complete the Volunteer Form.

Field Trip or Service Project Request Form – *Groups Only*

The form below is for groups, such as schools or organizations interested in arranging field trips or service projects in one of our parks.

Please complete and submit the form at least one month prior to your requested trip date.

Trips are not reserved until confirmed via phone or email by State Parks Interpretive Staff. You will receive a response in 1-2 weeks.

 

Group Trip Request Form

The purpose of this form is to request a service trip for your school or organization with the Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. *Please complete the form below at least a month before your requested trip date.

  • If applicable. Note: All minors must be supervised at all times. Please have a 1:10 adult-to-minor ratio.
  • Select date MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • If your preferred date is not available, what are some other dates you are interested in?
  • What time do you plan on arriving and departing
  • Parking is limited at some locations. So, in order to plan accordingly and estimated amount of vehicles is needed.
    Review State Park locations here: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/ Some sites are self-guided or have a curator whom coordinates visits.
    The type of service trips available are dependent on project needs at each location. Subject to vary.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

***RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM*** – Fill out prior to trip

For More Information Please Contact:
Kekai Mar: Park Interpretive Program Specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0300
Email: kekai.k.mar@hawaii.gov