Hawaii Wildfire Relief

I've been a lifelong volunteer, and my experiences with All Hands and Hearts have been some of the most meaningful of my life. I've met people of all sorts while on program, and had the opportunity to be immersed in different cultures while feeling like I'm really making a difference. I felt fully supported and listened to by staff, and the diversity of the other volunteers and the people we served have expanded my understanding.

The communal living and team environment allows each person to bring their unique gifts to each project; you never know who is going to come up with a solution! The AHAH staff are very good at letting teams figure things out and find ways to get the job done. The program informs volunteers on how to be culturally sensitive to the often traumatized people you may be serving, while still allowing for meaningful exchanges.

I look forward to many more trips with AHAH.

It was really cool to explore a place like Maui from such a different perspective. You have the weekends off to enjoy the beach and go on different adventures, but the week throughout the work is really what made the experience. The impact that we are here to make is always made clear and it's great to feel so connected to the community and to feel like being a small part of the recovery. The staff and team leaders make sure that safety is a priority, with learning and fun as a close second! I am excited to go on another program

I volunteered on Maui for 2 weeks with All Hands and Hearts in Lahaina, Kula and other places on island and it was the one of the best experiences of my entire life. I've always volunteered in some sort of capacity all my life with other organizations but this was like a whole nother level and just incredible. I would totally love to go back but I was sponsored and they only do that one time per year per person from what I understand and I just can't afford to pay to go back but I highly encourage anyone that wants to make an impact to get with AHAH 💜🤙🏼

Fortunate to have been part of my second project with AHAH, in beautiful Maui! The amazing staff at the Hawaii project are stellar humans who create a fun, physically & emotionally safe, inclusive space for all volunteers. They are positive, kind, welcoming & friendly!! I was continuously supported and encouraged, both within my capabilities & also when I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I cannot speak highly enough of them all, their professionalism & my experience! Totally recommend it!!