Mahalo for you interest in volunteering at our Monthly fourth Saturday Community Work Days!
'O Maku'u ke kahua is dedicated to maintaining, revitalizing & expanding Maku'u to a food secured & sustainable Ahupua'a. We welcome everyone of all ages, from keiki to kūpuna. Please join us on ʻāina to huli ka lima i lalo (turn your hands to the ground), hear and learn Maku'u-specific moʻolelo (stories), and enjoy an ʻono lunch together with food grown from our beloved ʻāina of Maku'u, We look forward to seeing you there!
Location:
15-2131 Kea'au-Pāhoa Rd. Pāhoa, HI 96778
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Parking:
If parking lot is filled inside our māla gates please overflow to our nearst parking lot directly outside of the māla gate.
What to Expect:
Our day consists of an opening welcome circle, followed by hana (work) will involve dirty tasks like weedeating māla or mulching. We provide a few options for hana so everyone can choose the task best suited for them. After hana, we'll gather to share Maku'u specific Mo'olelo, and then eat an ʻono lunch together (lunch provided by us)!
Accessibility:
The māla is easy and accessible however our bathroom is a short walk outside our māla gates.
Liability Waiver:
We require everyone to complete a liability waiver on-site (morning of). Please help us prepare for your arrival by taking the time to complete our RSVP form.
What to Bring/Wear:
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Covered Shoes/Boots
Garden/Work Gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat
Water Bottle (Refillable water station available)
Mess Kit for Lunch