Volunteer at 'Iolani Palace

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Volunteers have been a vital part of `Iolani Palace for over 30 years, providing services that are invaluable to our day-to-day operations. During an average month, approximately 160 volunteers help to share Iolani Palace with over 64,000 guests from around the world.

Their heartfelt, dedicated efforts play a critical role in preserving and perpetuating the palace for future generations.

Volunteer Positions/Duties

Greeters (Ambassador of Aloha) and all volunteers welcome guests and share the spirit of aloha
Guardians (Steward) provide assistance for both docents and guests
Gallery Hosts/Hostesses assist guests in the Palace Galleries
Docents interpret and share the history of `Iolani Palace

Volunteer Benefits

Personalized training
Enrichment opportunities
Invitations to volunteer parties

Volunteer Requirements

Commitment of at least 4 hours per week for a 3-6 month period
Attendance at an orientation session
Agreement to serve with kindness, compassion humility and aloha

Seasonal Volunteers Program

‘Iolani Palace offers a seasonal volunteer program for high school, college students, and military, ages 15 and older. This program gives students/military an opportunity to volunteer in a range of different areas within the Palace, Barracks and Gift Shop and is excellent for those interested in Hawaiian studies and/or historical preservation.

Dates for the seasonal volunteer program:

Spring: March 20 – April 20

Summer: June 21 – August 26

Fall: September 20 –Nov 26

Winter: Dec 20 – Feb 20

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

Click here to download the Volunteer application and Volunteer Emergency Contact Form.

For more information contact our Volunteer Department, Tuesday through Saturday
at (808) 522-0821, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (HST), or e-mail us at volunteer@iolanipalace.org.