Volunteer Application Process

Want a break? A wellness vacation? A transition? A sabbatical?

The Kalani Volunteer Program might be the perfect place for you...

Application Process:

1. Download or print the application:

Volunteer Program Application (Word Document - 45kb)

2. Send completed application with a non-refundable $50 application processing fee to:

      Email: volunteer@kalani.com

      Fax: 808-965-0527

      Mail: RR 2 Box 4500, Pahoa, HI 96778

        Please make checks payable to "The Kalani Fund."
        To pay by credit card, please call our front desk at 1-800-800-6886.

      The $50 processing fee will go towards your tuition.

3. Telephone Interview:

When your application and $50 processing fee is received, you will be contacted to schedule a telephone interview.

***Note: if you have volunteered here before, you do not need to reapply. Just contact our volunteer coordinators directly, and we'll chat!

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Scholarships

Trade Scholarships: Partial scholarships are sometimes considered for certain positions which require specific skills. Each position require 4 shifts per week / 30 hours.  When available they are posted below:

Position:

Maintenance / Construction Department

Requirements: Experience with one or more of the following remodeling skills:
  • Plumbing
  • Auto Mechanic
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry

In particular, we are looking for construction skills: wood & bamboo framing, wood finishing, furnishing; concrete - foundations, cinder-block walls, counter-tops, dyeing & staining; electrical; plumbing; solar water heating and photovoltaic.

Position: Information Technology
Requirements:

Someone with an IT background to assist with some or all of the following tasks:

  • Network re-design and expansion
  • Network equipment maintenance
  • Wireless networking and VOIP for internal administration
  • PC and/or printer maintenance and upgrades
  • Assistance with retreat group's technical needs
  • Help Desk whatever falls your way!

We have multiple IT tasks/projects running concurrently. There may be more than one position available, depending on project timing. Minimum commitment is two months.

To apply for any available scholarships, please fill out the Volunteer Program Application noting your interest.  You will (or will not) need to pay the $59 application fee to apply for any of these roles.  We will then contact you to discuss the opportunity.

 

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Contact Volunteer Coordinators: Salita and Tiffany

Please contact Salita or Tiffany for additional information or if you have any questions.
We would love to hear from you!

Phone: 808-965-0468 ext. 117
Online: Contact form

Michael Salita     Tiff Manchester