Exciting Volunteer Opportunities with ‘AINA In Schools

Posted On: Aug 01, 11

   

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Help ‘AINA In Schools and the Kokua Hawai‘i Foundation grow school gardens and healthy students! No experience necessary. Volunteers are needed to:

  • Teach or assist monthly nutrition lessons for grades 2 and 6
  • Teach or assist monthly garden lessons for grades K, 1, and 5
  • Lead or assist weekly garden clubs, and help with garden care
  • Participate in August Garden Party workdays to get the gardens ready for fall plantings

If interested, please save the training date for your region below and contact Kelly Perry, KHF Volunteer Coordinator, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information

Nutrition Docent Training Dates::

  • Honolulu Schools: Monday, August 29th, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Windward Schools: Wednesday, August 31st, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • North Shore Schools: Thursday, September 1st, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Garden Docent Training Dates::

  • Honolulu Schools: Thursday, August 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Windward Schools: Tuesday, August 23rd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • North Shore Schools: Thursday, August 25th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

‘AINA In Schools Fall Garden Party Dates::
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings.

  • Saturday, Aug. 6: Sunset Beach Elementary & Wai’alae Public Charter School
  • Saturday, Aug. 13: ‘Aikahi Elementary & Ala Wai Elementary
  • Saturday, Aug. 20: Ahuimanu Elementary & Waikiki Elementary
  • Saturday, Aug. 27: Kainalu Elementary & Waialua Elementary

All garden parties start at 9:00 am. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.