Volunteering between vacation tours and activities will help you learn about the area culture and meet locals. When you’re headed to Maui, there are many opportunities to give back to the island community during your stay. Here are four that may suit your interests.

How Can You Volunteer While Visiting Maui? 

1. Clean Up Beaches

Hawaiian beaches are renowned for their beauty. Unfortunately, you may notice they host a lot of plastic and debris. Take a day off from tours and do a beach cleanup. Join an organized event to meet locals and learn about microplastics, or grab some trash bags and pick up what you find. 

2. Walk Shelter Dogs

Many area animal shelters need volunteers to walk and play with the dogs. Some positions include pet care like washing and grooming or even reading to the animals.

You might even borrow a dog for a field trip, like hiking in beautiful Haleakala National Park or relaxing at the beach. This is a fun choice for families, as animal lovers of all ages can get involved.

3. Remove Invasive Species

If you like being outdoors, check with the local green spaces like Haleakala National Park about how you can help fight invasive plant species. They can kill native species, limiting biodiversity and causing economic and environmental problems. You’ll don thick gardening gloves and kill or uproot weeds, like fountain grass or ivy gourds, that can smother other plant life.

4. Count the Local Birds

The Hawaii Audobon Society relies on volunteers to count certain bird species throughout the year. You’ll head to a pre-determined location like a beach or trail, write down your findings, then send them to the organization to keep track of local populations. 

When you’re ready to relax after all your hard work, set up a tour with Maui Activities Store in Lahaina, HI. Their affordable attractions include ocean, land, and air options to entertain everyone in your group. Call the tour experts at (808) 638-3230 or visit the website to learn more about the best ways to enjoy Maui.