Volunteer Tuition and Application

Standard Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are contributions that support the overall educational volunteer program. Volunteers receive many amenities, including accommodations, meals, classes, excursions, pool/spa, use of the 120-acre botanical coastal environment, and free laundry use. Because Kalani Honua, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, volunteers are eligible for a full charitable tax deduction for the expense of tuition and travel to Kalani.

Tuition Rates:

The One Month Volunteer Program is $1,000 (approx. $33 per day).

The Three Month Volunteer Program is $1,500 (approx. $17 per day).

Upon acceptance into the program, a non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to hold your space.

Scholarships

Regardless of financial ability, Kalani attempts to include every qualifying applicant. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available for persons who clearly qualify for volunteering and have limited financial means. Please indicate on the volunteer application if you would like to apply for such assistance. Please note that preference is given to three-month applicants.

Full and partial scholarships are sometimes considered for certain positions which require specific skills. When available they are posted below:

Position:	Maintenance Department (Partial/Full Scholarship)
Requirements:	Experience with one or more of the following remodeling skills: Carpentry Plumbing Electrical In particular, we are looking for construction skills: wood & bamboo framing, finishing, furnishing; concrete - foundations, cinderblock walls, countertops, dyeing & staining; electrical; plumbing; solar water heating and photovoltaics.
Position:	Information Technology (Partial/Full Scholarship)
Requirements:	Someone with an IT background to assist with some or all of the following tasks: Network re-design and expansion Network equipment maintenance Wireless networking and VOIP for internal administration PC and/or printer maintenance and upgrades Assistance with retreat group's technical needs Help Desk whatever falls your way! We have multiple IT tasks/projects running concurrently. There may be more than one position available, depending on project timing. Minimum commitment is two months.
Position:	Kitchen Department (Partial/Full Scholarship)
Requirements:	Our kitchen is looking for individuals with experience working in commercial kitchens. (Detailed description coming soon.)

To apply for any available scholarships, please fill out the Volunteer Program Application noting your interest and relevant experience for the scholarship and position.

Application

Please download the Volunteer Program Application (Word Document - 45kb) and follow the directions on the form. You may email, fax or mail the application to our volunteer coordinators. When your application is received, you will be contacted to schedule a telephone interview.

Also, if you have volunteered here before, you do not need to reapply. Just contact our volunteer coordinators directly, and we'll chat!

Contact Volunteer Coordinators: Salita and Tiffany

Please contact Salita or Tiffany for additional information or if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you!