Hawaii Community Service
Hawaii Court-Ordered Community Service (Reentry-Friendly Options)
A statewide directory of Hawaii programs and nonprofits that may help you complete court-ordered community service. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer or court before starting.
Tip: Search “Honolulu”, “Habitat”, “foodbank”, “Maui”, “Kauai”, or “Big Island”.
Region 1 — Oahu (Honolulu County)
Island of Oahu (Honolulu, Waipahu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kapolei)
Verified Court-Connected / Reentry-Friendly
Hawaii Foodbank — Volunteer
One of the most commonly accepted community-service sites on Oahu.
One of the most commonly accepted community-service sites on Oahu.
Ask for court log signatures each shift.
(808) 836-3600
Institute for Human Services (IHS)
Serves shelters & community programs; known to accept supervised volunteers.
Serves shelters & community programs; known to accept supervised volunteers.
Confirm shift availability + orientation.
(808) 447-2800
Eligible Volunteer Sites (Confirm)
Habitat for Humanity Honolulu
ReStore + build projects; confirm eligibility for court-ordered hours.
ReStore + build projects; confirm eligibility for court-ordered hours.
Closed-toe shoes required.
(808) 538-7070
Surfrider Foundation — Oahu
Beach cleanups and environmental service; may sign community-service logs.
Beach cleanups and environmental service; may sign community-service logs.
Ask in advance: court sign-off?
Online
Region 2 — Hawaii Island (Big Island)
Hilo, Kona, Waimea, Pahoa, Volcano, North/South Kohala
Verified Start Here
The Food Basket — Hawaii Island Food Bank
Main hunger-relief network island-wide; regularly accepts volunteers.
Main hunger-relief network island-wide; regularly accepts volunteers.
Ask for supervisor contact.
(808) 933-6030
Salvation Army Hawaii (Hilo & Kona)
Thrift-store and social-service volunteering; acceptance varies by program.
Thrift-store and social-service volunteering; acceptance varies by program.
Bring court paperwork for verification.
(808) 935-1277
Eligible Big Island Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity — Hawaii Island
Builds and ReStore; confirm community-service acceptance.
Builds and ReStore; confirm community-service acceptance.
Orientation may be required.
(808) 331-8010
Region 3 — Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi)
Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi communities
Verified Good Starting Points
Maui Food Bank — Volunteer
Most widely used community-service provider on Maui.
Most widely used community-service provider on Maui.
Ask for weekly signatures.
(808) 243-9500
Eligible Volunteer Sites (Confirm)
Habitat for Humanity Maui
ReStore + build projects; confirmation required for court acceptance.
ReStore + build projects; confirmation required for court acceptance.
Fill orientation form online.
(808) 242-1140
Surfrider Foundation — Maui Chapter
Environmental beach cleanups; sign-off varies by event leader.
Environmental beach cleanups; sign-off varies by event leader.
Request supervisor signature.
Online
Region 4 — Kauai County
Lihue, Kapaa, Hanalei, Waimea
Verified Start Here
Kauai Independent Food Bank
Most consistent volunteer site for court service on Kauai.
Most consistent volunteer site for court service on Kauai.
Bring documentation for verification.
(808) 246-3809
Eligible Additional Volunteer Sites
Habitat for Humanity Kauai
ReStore and build programs; confirm acceptance of court-ordered hours.
ReStore and build programs; confirm acceptance of court-ordered hours.
Ask about available shifts.
(808) 335-0296
Statewide & Online (Best Starting Points)
Use from any island in Hawaii.
Verified Statewide Hubs
Aloha United Way — Volunteer Portal
Search statewide volunteer opportunities; many accept community-service participants.
Search statewide volunteer opportunities; many accept community-service participants.
Confirm supervisor availability.
(808) 536-1951
VolunteerMatch — Hawaii
Search many nonprofit volunteer roles across all islands.
Search many nonprofit volunteer roles across all islands.
Check court acceptance per site.
Online
Eligible Additional Options
Salvation Army Hawaii — Volunteer Network
Thrift stores & community programs across the islands.
Thrift stores & community programs across the islands.
Eligibility depends on location.
Statewide
Documentation: Always ask the provider to sign your hours each visit. Some islands require pre-approval due to limited volunteer supervisors.
Island differences: Volunteer availability varies greatly between Oahu, Maui County, Big Island, and Kauai.
Provider Updates: Organizations accepting court-ordered community service may request listing updates by emailing contact@oacra.app.
