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AmeriCorps NCCC

1201 Ny Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525

AmeriCorps NCCC includes two routes: traditional and FEMA. Traditional Corps teams partner with local and national organizations to complete hands-on projects in a designated region of the country. Serve for 10 months as a Corps Member and gain a variety of professional experiences. Educate communities on sustainability and energy conservation, restore and build hiking trails, or build homes. Or serve for 11 months as a Team Leader and guide members through this transformative service experience. FEMA Corps Teams serve nationally under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) direction to complete administrative projects related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Serve for 12 months and rack up professional skills that are highly transferable. Coordinate with nonprofits and government agencies, plan response and relief efforts during a disaster, or conduct damage assessments after a disaster. Team Leaders also serve for 12 months in FEMA Corps.

Meals-to-Go Service

501 Kekauluohi Street, Honolulu, HI 96825

(Lunalilo Home’s Meals-to-Go) We prepare balanced meals using fresh ingredients to meet a third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for an individual as established by the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences. We can also accommodate special requests for modified and therapeutic meals including: diabetic, low sodium, reduced cholesterol, low potassium, low fat, and low carbohydrate. Lunalilo Home is part of 'Ai Pono, a movement to sustainably feed Hawaii and malama our aina and wai. Lunalilo Home prepares and packages local style, nutritious meals featuring indigenous and locally-sourced ingredients, using fresh herbs and vegetables grown in Lunalilo Home's own garden beds in our farm-to-kupuna program. Our Meals to Go are currently Waimanalo to Kaimuki but we hope to expand in the near future.

Heart and Stroke Initiatives

677 Ala Moana Boulevard, 600, Honolulu, HI 96813

From humble beginnings, the American Heart Association has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. From pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine to accelerating drug discovery, we’re leading bold innovations to improve health and wellbeing worldwide. In short, we provide vital tools and information to help people make lifestyle choices that lead to longer, healthier lives. We also advocate for stronger policies that protect and improve the health of our communities by educating lawmakers, policymakers and th

Volunteers in Service to America

300 Ala Moana Boulevard, 6-213, Honolulu, HI 96850

Administers a full-time, year-long volunteer program for men and women 18 years of age and older from all backgrounds, who commit themselves to increasing the capability of low income people to improve the conditions of their own lives. They share their skills and experience in fields such as substance abuse, literacy, food distribution, shelter for the homeless, and family violence. Sister program to the Peace Corps.

American Red Cross of Hawaii

4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816

Provides immediate emergency assistance to victims of disasters, including food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling and other services. Offers classes in CPR, first-aid, aquatics. For military personnel, provides emergency communication services, counseling and referral services. Provides international tracing service. To seek volunteer opportunities, please go to www.redcross.org/hawaii and click on the Volunteer tab to sign up online.

Americorps VISTA

1201 Ny Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525

(VISTA, Volunteer in Service to America) Volunteers can serve as a VISTA, a VISTA leader, or a VISTA summer associate. AmeriCorps VISTA members build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time for one-year terms. Leaders work to expand and build the capacity of individual AmeriCorps VISTA members and their service sites. AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders have previously served a full term of full-time service with any AmeriCorps program or with Peace Corps, and have demonstrated exemplary skills and leadership in community service. The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers individuals the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8, 9, or 10 weeks during the summer.

American Red Cross of Hawaii

95 Mahalani Street, 28-3, Wailuku, HI 96793

Provides immediate emergency assistance to victims of disasters, including food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling and other services. Offers classes in CPR and first aid. For military personnel, provides emergency communication services, counseling and referral services. Provides international tracing service. To seek volunteer opportunities, please go to www.redcross.org/hawaii and click on the Volunteer tab to sign up online.

Kauai RSVP

4444 Rice Street, 330, Lihue, HI 96766

(Kauai Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Provides volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years and older. Places volunteers at various public and non-profit agencies. Offers benefits to enrolled, active volunteers including supplemental accident, auto liability and public liability insurance; mileage reimbursement; and recognition activities.

Americorps State and National

1201 Ny Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525

AmeriCorps State and National engages in grant-making to support organizations that see service as a solution to local and national challenges. Funded programs—at state service commissions, tribes, and local, regional, and national organizations—use national service to address community needs across a range of focus areas. Awardees receive funds on an annual basis.

American Red Cross of Hawaii

4485 Pahee Street, Suite 145, Lihue, HI 96766

Provides immediate emergency assistance to victims of disasters, including food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling and other services. Offers classes in CPR, first-aid, aquatics. For military personnel, provides emergency communication services, counseling and referral services. Provides international tracing service. To seek volunteer opportunities, please go to www.redcross.org/hawaii and click on the Volunteer tab to sign up online.

Foster Grandparent Program

420 Waiakamilo Road, 202, Honolulu, HI 96817

Provides part-time volunteer work with stipend for low income senior citizens to work with special or exceptional needs persons at institutions, schools, day care centers, etc. Duties may involve reading, literacy activities, tutoring. Volunteers receive a stipend.

Foster Grandparent Program - Hawaii Island

1055 Kinoole Street, 201, Hilo, HI 96720

Provides part-time volunteer work with stipend for low income senior citizens to work with special or exceptional needs persons at institutions, schools, day care centers, etc. Duties may involve reading, literacy activities, tutoring. Volunteers receive a stipend.

Foster Grandparent Program - Kauai

4370 Kukui Grove Street, 203, Lihue, HI 96766

Provides part-time volunteer work with stipend for low income senior citizens to work with special or exceptional needs persons at institutions, schools, day care centers, etc. Duties may involve reading, literacy activities, tutoring. Volunteers receive a stipend.