HAWAI'I WILDLIFE FUND (HWF) organizes public awareness campaigns, trains naturalists and provides interpretation for thousands of island residents and visitors each year. Interested? Please email us at wild@aloha.net. Mahalo!

Ways To Help:
  > Become a HWF Volunteer
  > Donate to HWF
  > Adopt an Endangered Animal
  > Be a Steward of the Earth
  > Work with HWF

> Become a HWF Volunteer
Are you dedicated to preserving our natural habitat? Put that energy into action by volunteering with Hawai'i Wildlife Fund's research or conservation projects. HWF volunteers work side-by-side in the field with trained staff members, helping to protect animals and their habitat.
Through your help, HWF works to ensure that sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest. They help monitor nesting beaches, educate the public and track our sea turtle mothers after they return to sea. HWF's Monk Seal Watch helps ensure that these critically endangered animals that are resting onshore receive the privacy they need.
   MORE > HWF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

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> Donate to HWF
Help support the ongoing efforts of Hawai'i Wildlife Fund and our specific research and conservation efforts by making a tax-deductible contribution. Your donation helps support the efforts of a dedicated team of conservationists working to preserve Hawai'i's marine life. Your donation will help fund:
    ·  HWF's Hawksbill Sea Turtle Recovery Project
    ·  HWF's Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Project
    ·  HWF's education program
    ·  Humpback whale research and education
    ·  Wild dolphin preservation
    ·  Coral reef preservation
   MORE > HWF DONATION FORM

 > Be a Steward of the Earth
Adopt and follow HWF's Reef Use Guidelines when you snorkel or dive the islands' coral reefs, whether on your own or with a commercial charter boat. Contact us to learn about tour companies that have adopted the ethical and sustainable whale watch, snorkeling and diving practices HWF produced.
Visit Hawai'i during the winter months to experience humpback whales on their breeding grounds. Choose a vessel that employs a HWF-trained marine naturalist.
   MORE > HWF SUSTAINABLE GUIDELINES

> Work with HWF
Interested in working with us? HWF accepts applications for internships, co-ops and/or grant-funded positions on our ongoing projects. Please send a cover letter describing your interests, experience and availability with your resume to wild@aloha.net.

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Subaru Hawaii 'Shares the Love' with HWF
January 2012 - As part of its "Share The Love" event, SUBARU HAWAII donated a total of $11,700 to Hawaii Wildlife Fund this month. After Subaru donated $6,700 from sales of new cars, FaceBook fans helped Hawaii Wildlife Fund win an additional $5,000, resulting in a total of $11,700 in funding from Subaru.
HWF will use the funds from Subaru for our Marine Debris Removal and Sea Turtle Recovery projects. "Subaru has long been known for giving back to our environment and community and it's simply thrilling to be recognized and supported by this responsible company," said HWF President Hannah Bernard.
  > Read Press Release (pdf)
  > Watch Subaru video
  > Subaru Hawaii website

American Retail Supply helps turtle program
December 2011 Since the island of Maui instituted a ban on single-use plastic bags from its stores, the demand for paper bags and reusable bags have soared as islanders look for alternatives. In an effort to help the environment and to encourage conservation, American Retail Supply (ARS) has pledged to donate three percent of proceeds from its "Turtle Friendly Bags" to Hawaii Wildlife Fund's Hawksbill Recovery Project. The bags, available in the ARS warehouse in Honolulu, include paper bags made from 100% recycled paper and reusable non-woven bags. "When it comes to your retail packaging we know that you want the best options available to preserve the unique character, culture and natural resources of Hawaii," says ARS President Keith Lee. "With this in mind we thought offering this donation from sales of our Turtle Friendly Bags would be a great way to support our company values," he said.

Artist inspired by volunteering with HWF
August 2011 - Maui artist Marjorie Tyler loves to paint in vivid color the island's people, scenery, flowers, beaches, shells, and ocean life - especially turtles. While volunteering with Hawaii Wildlife Fund's Hawksbill Sea Turtle Recovery Project, she created several paintings of 'Oli, one of the resident Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtles that HWF is tracking along the coast of Maui. "Marjorie's paintings illustrate the important work we're doing to protect this endangered species and how everyone plays a critical role," said HWF's Maui Research Coordinator, Cheryl King. In addition to bringing turtles to life through her majestic artwork, Margie donates a portion of the "Joy of Life" cards she sells to help HWF's Hawksbill Sea Turtle Recovery Project.

Envolve Clothing to donate part of profits to HWF
May 2011 - Envolve Clothing is providing information on Hawai'i Wildlife Fund and other organization that encourage volunteering and improving local communities. The new clothing company's slogan is "Local wear for the environmentally aware." Its website lists non-profits by state so that people can find a way to make a difference by volunteering, promoting and donating in their local communities. The company pledges to donate 20 percent of each purchase to a non-profit. Through its "Project Envolution," the company actively participate both physically and financially in supporting environmental service projects to bring 'green' thinking to the masses.

HWF receives $1,000 from Haleiwa Patagonia
April 2011 - HWF was awarded $,1000 in April as part of an in-store campaign at Haleiwa Patagonia’s Store on Oahu that highlighted local environmental groups doing outstanding work. Various environmental groups competed for votes in the campaign. Mahalo for your votes!
PHOTO: HWF's Cheryl King, left, and Jake Freeman set up a display about HWF's Hawksbill Recovery Project at Haleiwa Patagonia store.

Makena Boat Partners helps Maui environment
October 2010 - HWF nominated Roger Gildersleeve of Makena Boat Partners (Kai Kanani Sailing) for the Mayor’s Small Business Awards Program in the category of Non-profit Angel. On October 25, the Mayor presented the company with the award (photo below).
   The nomination was made to recognize Makena Boat Partners' decade-long commitment to protect Maui’s ocean by setting company-wide environmental goals and for its generous support of HWF and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s education programs. Through its sailing catamaran, Kai Kanani, Makena Boat Partners teaches marine education to passengers and provides marine conservation information at Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve. In addition, the company participates in marine debris recovery efforts on the island of Kaho’olawe.
   MORE > ARTICLE ON KAI KANANI WEBSITE
   MORE > HWF'S LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE MAYOR (PDF)

HWF strengthens conservation ties in Japan

Bernard, right,  presents a carving to Sato, as mahalo for his $10,000 donation. Japan Toy Culture Foundation's doll helps spread HWF's mission.

June 2010 - With the assistance of a matching grant from Earth Friends Foundation, HWF expanded its support base by making new friends across the Pacific starting with HWF President Hannah Bernard's trip to Tokyo, Japan, this spring to meet with Toyohiko Sato, Chairman of the Japan Toy Culture Foundation. Last year, sales from 1,000 of Mr. Sato's best-selling doll, the Longboarder Licca, were used to help support HWF's Hawksbill Recovery Project on Maui.
   Bernard flew to Japan on May 15 and delivered T-shirts with the Hawksbill Recovery Project and Earth Friends' "Conservation Deserves More Than 2%" message on them to her friends and to business associates of Mr. Sato.
   Bernard is excited about HWF's new connection with these responsible and environmentally conscious business leaders of Japan.
   Acting as local guides for Bernard in Tokyo were Misao (Eriko) and Hisashi Yamada, who accompanied her during visits with Japan Toy Culture Foundation and three other companies that are also interested in HWF and its mission. > Read Eriko's story (pdf)
   The $10,000 grant from Japan Toy Culture Foundation enabled HWF to track and protect nesting females and hatchling hawksbills. In addition to providing financial support, Japan Toy Culture Foundation also provides educational information about HWF and its project on its website for Longboarder Lica, their surfing doll who loves the ocean. > Photos of Hannah Bernard in Japan

HWF partners with Earth Friends Wildlife
March 2010 - Hawai'i Wildlife Fund received a grant from Earth Friends Wildlife Foundation to help spread the word that "Conservation Deserves More than 2%," referring to the fact that conservation receives only two percent of all charitable giving. Most people believe it deserves more.
[Source: Giving USA]
> Earth Friends' Challenge (PDF)