2026 AUW Day of Caring
Join Us for AUW's Day of Caring! Make a difference in our community by volunteering alongside friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Whether you're lending a hand at a local nonprofit, beautifying a community space, or supporting a meaningful project, your time and effort help create lasting impact. Join us for a day of service, connection, and caring!
✨Partners in Development Foundation, Kupa ʻAina Program✨
Since 1997, Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) has drawn on ʻike kupuna, ancestral wisdom, to meet the needs of keiki, ʻōpio, and ʻohana across Hawaiʻi. We serve more than 176,550 people in 50+ communities on five islands through programs spanning early childhood, youth workforce development, and land-based learning.
Guided by E mālama i ka ʻohana, ola ke kaiāulu, care for the family and the community lives, our programs are staffed by community members so resources reach families through relationships, not referrals. PIDF empowers ʻohana to navigate challenges and grow self-resiliency, vibrancy, and healthy, secure communities throughout Hawaiʻi.
Website: pidf.org
Volunteer Project: Kupa ʻAina Community Workdays (Laulima): Join us at our 5-acre demonstration natural farming project in Kailua as we mālama ʻāina and build community together. Volunteers help with weeding, harvesting, planting, and other tasks based on the farm's needs that month. Through laulima (working together with many hands), we are rekindling our relationship with ʻāina and building Kupa ʻAina as a puʻuhonua, a peaceful sanctuary, for all.
What to Expect – Farm Workday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wwyk5ewqp8
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕐 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Partners in Development Foundation, Kupa ʻAina Program - 42-470 Kalanianaʻole Hwy., Kailua, HI 96734
Maximum Number of Volunteers: 25
Restrictions:
• All ages welcomed. Volunteers under the age of 18 must check in with an adult who can sign waiver forms at the farm. Parents or guardian must supervise at all times.
• Volunteers should be comfortable working outdoors in sun, heat, and uneven terrain, and able to perform light to moderate physical activity such as bending, kneeling, and walking on farmland.
What to Bring/Wear:
• Filled water bottle
• Wear comfortable covered shoes (closed-toe)
• Clothes that can get dirty.
• Optional items but recommended: Hat, sunscreen and bug spray
Provided:
- • Kupa ʻAina staff will provide farming tools, guidance, and an orientation to the day's tasks.
- • Light refreshments/snacks will also be provided.
- Parking: Parking is available on-site, road-side along the fence line.
DISCLAIMER: A parent or legal guardian must complete registration for themselves and any participating minor volunteers.