Volunteer

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26

Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.

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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.

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Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26

Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.

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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.

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Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.

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Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26

Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.

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Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.

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Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.

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[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26

Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.

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Kalalau trail OPENED. 

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.

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.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • If applicable. Note: All minors must be supervised at all times. Please have a 1:10 adult-to-minor ratio.
  • 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.

***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: [email protected]