A Quick Guide to Volunteering on Maui
Whether you are looking to give back during your vacation, or a resident with a desire to connect to your community; there are plenty of volunteer options on Maui for everybody!
Why should I volunteer?
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It gives you a chance to meet and socialize with your community.
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It’s a free way to learn new skills. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and learn something new in the name of helping others!
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You’ll be contributing to the estimated economic value of $122.9B that volunteers bring to the economy. (source)
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It scientifically makes you a happier person! According to the WCSU website:
“When researchers at the London School of Economics examined the relationship between volunteering and measures of happiness in a large group of American adults, they found the more people volunteered, the happier they were, according to a study in Social Science and Medicine. Compared with people who never volunteered, the odds of being “very happy” rose 7% among those who volunteer monthly and 12% for people who volunteer every two to four weeks. Among weekly volunteers, 16% felt very happy—a hike in happiness comparable to having an income of $75,000–$100,000 versus $20,000, say the researchers.”
-Adapted with permission from Simple Changes, Big Rewards: A Practical, Easy Guide for Healthy, Happy Living, a special health report published by Harvard Health Publications.
Where can I find volunteer opportunities?
Select “Maui” for a variety of pledges, volunteer opportunities, and projects you can help support.
An easy to use resource, you can browse via agency, events, and impact!
Another great hub, and a good place to start if you’re looking to specially contribute to the Lahaina Fire relief efforts.
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