Hānai a Kupuna
A few hours a month can make a world of difference. Our kūpuna — elders who once cared for our communities — now need someone to care for them.
When you volunteer, you’ll be matched with one kupuna in your neighborhood. You’ll call to check in weekly, and every two weeks, deliver essential items like groceries or medication. It’s a simple act of service that builds connection, restores dignity, and reminds both of you that we’re never alone.
If you’re interested in helping, click the button to register to be on our volunteer list. We’ll connect you with a kupuna in your area.
Be a delivery volunteer
Before registering, watch this video to learn more about the volunteering process and requirements.
After registering to be a delivery volunteer, please read through our volunteer handbook and watch the video below about delivery procedures, safety guidelines and communication with your kupuna.
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Delivery Volunteer Procedures
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Volunteer Waiver
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Volunteer Registration Form
Current Volunteers:
We Want to Hear From You
Report in about your experience engaging with and helping your kupuna by using the link below
Be sure to check out our Volunteer Resource Library for best practices when serving your kupuna.
Interested in remote volunteer opportunities?
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Phone Admin
• Answer phone calls
• Check in with and match kupuna-volunteer pairs
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Various Administrative Tasks
• Editing documents
• Database projects
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Phone Buddy
• Be a social companion
Talk story with a kupuna once a week
Other remote volunteer opportunities include:
Volunteer recruitment
Grant writing
Accounting
Data Management and collection
Technical/web development
Volunteer Management
Marketing/photgraphy/outreach
Fundraising
If you’re interested in volunteering in a remote capacity (from home), please send an email to aloha@ourkupuna.com.
Internships
We serve as a practicum site for students completing academic internships.
We have hosted students from University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Pacific University, Chaminade University, and KCC-UH Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program. We have hosted students in Public Health, Social Work, Kinesiology, Community Health Worker, pre-med, and Business Administration/Marketing. Internships are remote with an opportunity to be paired with a local kupuna as part of the experience.
Our Kūpuna aims to drive initiatives focused on food security and isolation among the aging, compassionate and human-centered community volunteerism, and client-centered training for the next generation’s caring professionals. We offer opportunities for students in various academic or professional service-oriented learning programs.
If you’re interested in interning with Our Kūpuna, please email aloha@ourkupuna.com