Mentoring Opportunities In Hawai‘i


O‘ahu

Organization Contact Information

ASSETS High School
Our High School Mentorship Program places students, based upon their personal interests and qualifications, in positions at various companies and organizations on Oahu. At ASSETS, all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders work without pay at their mentorship sites every Wednesday from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm from October through April.

If you and your organization are interestsed in mentoring a youth, please call our office for more information.

Contact: Carolyn Bell, Mentoring Program Specialist
One ‘Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, Hawa‘ii 96818
Phone: (808) 440-3630
Website:  www.assets-school.net

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu
Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu is a preventive, non-profit organization focused on helping children grow into responsible adults by matching them one-to-one with volunteer mentors who create a positive, lasting impact simply by sharing their friendship, guidance and support. If you are interested in finding a mentor for your child aged 8 through 16, please call us.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is also seeking volunteers! Teen and adult volunteers are needed for their after school programs and adult volunteers are needed for their community program.

Contact: Rodney Hee, Customer Service Specialist
418 Kuwili Street, Suite 106
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817-5364
Phone: (808) 521 3811
Website:  www.bigshonolulu.org

Breakthroughs Youth Development Program
Breakthroughs Youth Development Program helps youth to discover their full potential through their intensive youth development course. Please call our office for more information.

Adult volunteers are needed to mentor high school and middle school students.

Contact: Clinton Terrell
46-022 Alaloa Street, Ste 216
Kaneohe, Hawai‘i 96744
Phone: (808) 247 4375
Website:  www.breakthroughshawaii.org

Kualoa-He‘eia Ecumenical Youth Project (dba KEY Project)
KEY Project is a family/community center that was formed to address the needs of underserved youth and families; our primary service area is from Kualoa to He‘eia. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment in the community for youth; develop life-long learning skills in youth and an appreciation of self, respect for others, and community pride; develop youth leaders with skills to better communicate, plan, organize and work as a team; and strengthen the support system of family, school, and community to benefit youth.

Contact: John Reppun, Executive Director
47-200 Waihe‘e Road
Kaneohe, Hawai‘i 96744
Phone: (808) 239 5777
Website:  www.keyproject.org
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - Kūle‘a Project
The mission of the Kūle‘a Project is to encourage Native Hawaiians and other disadvantaged groups to continue their aspirations of obtaining a baccalaureate degree from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The Kūle‘a Project is looking for adult volunteers to work with youth in various areas. For more information, or to find out more about the Kūle‘a Project, please call or visit our Website.
Contact: Ioane Ho‘omanawanui, Project Director
2600 Campus Road QLCSS #309
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822
Phone: (808) 956 9746
Website:  www2.hawaii.edu/~kulea


Hawai‘i

Organization Contact Information

Kalalau Ranch & Victory Gardens
We are an agricultural, animal husbandry, aqua-culture project which integrates science, math, and modern technology with ancient Hawaiian methods of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. We help youth discover their own potential and develop leadership skills. Open to youth and adults of all ages.

If you are an adult interested in volunteering with youth to make a difference in their lives, please call us.

Contact: Jimmy "Jeno" Enocencio
152 Aikane Loop
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone: (808) 961-5281
Website:  www.victorygardens.us


Kaua‘i


Organization Contact Information

Mentor ‘Ohana
Mentor ‘Ohana is looking for volunteer mentors to work with small groups of Kapaa High School juniors and seniors as they learn about island businesses and industry via field trips and in-person interviews. Mentor sessions are two hours per week for six weeks. Businesses willing to host students for one hour per week are also needed.

To become a mentor, volunteer your company as a learning opportunity, or recommend a teen for the program, please contact us.

Contact: Francesco Garripoli
P.O. Box 1924
Kapa‘a, Hawai‘i 96746
Phone: (808) 822-4268
Website:  www.mentorohana.org