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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Hawaii

145 opportunities found

Permaculture project Hawaii County, United States

Help me with my fishing and farming lifestyle.

17h/week Farming Building & Repairing Arts Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Hawaii County, United States

A helping hand to help in the garden and around the house! :)

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Hawaii County, United States

Dive into an off-grid adventure at our Hawaiian Camp!

24h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
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Farm Hawaii County, United States

Handyman at Off grid Hawaiian Homestead in Rural Puna

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Hawaii County, United States

Au Pair for toddler

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work Animal Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Hawaii County, United States

Seeking experienced carpenter in a tropical fruit forest

12h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Hawaii County, United States

Farm help at a permaculture fruit forest in amazing Puna, Hawaii

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Laupahoehoe, United States

Volunteer at a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary in Hawaii! 🐐🐖🐄

30h/week Social Work Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Waimanalo, United States

Support a Sweet Family Life in Tropical Hawaii 🌺👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Farm Waianae, United States

Help take care of horses and help grow our own food 🌳🌿

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Molokai, United States

General helper on a small farm with incredible landscapes! :)

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Other Hawaii County, United States

Help our caretaker maintain our beautiful garden in Hawaii :)

15h/week Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Farm Hawaii County, United States

Farming helper: live your best life in Hawaii!

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Hawaii County, United States

We're looking for Handy Helpers in Hawaii, are you the one?

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Honolulu, United States

Experience island life with a fun mix of cleaning and food truck adventures

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Honolulu, United States

Help us sell sunglasses while you explore Hawaii

30h/week Photography
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Accommodations in Hawaii: Hostels, Farms, Eco Lodges, and More

If you're looking for accommodations in Hawaii, there are plenty of options to choose from: hotel, hostel, farm, home stay and eco lodge. 

Hostels are a popular affordable choice for accommodation in Hawaii. There are also a number of farms with locations on multiple islands, so you can easily find a place to stay no matter where you're visiting.  

Eco lodges are another great option, especially if you're looking for an eco-friendly vacation that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

For long term trips, a work exchange in places like these might be the perfect experience! It's the best way to immerse in the Hawaiian cultures and travel spending less money.

Wordpackers offer work exchange programs in Hawaii, providing you the opportunity to trade your skills for accommodation and other benefits.

You get to give back to the community, learn about the culture and make new friends. It's an experience you'll never forget.

In most of the projects, you will find accommodations in Hawaii that include a kitchen and living area, witch is ideal for long stays. 

Also, many Worldpackers projects  are located in desirable areas, you'll have no trouble finding a place that's close to the beach or other attractions you want to visit.

If you're looking for a more off-the-beaten-path stay, there are also a number of Permaculture Projects available on the islands. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Hawaii, and it's also an affordable option if you're on a budget.

Hawaii never disappoints! Here are just a few ideas that you can do in Hawaii living there as a volunteer: 

  • Visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Take a helicopter tour of the islands
  • Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
  • Swim with dolphins
  • Take a surfing lesson
  • Go hiking
  • Watch the sunrise at Haleakala National Park
  •  Visit the Akaka Falls

Read more: 

> Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii? Plan your trip to the islands

> How much does a trip to Hawaii cost? Learn different ways to save money

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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