501(c)(3) Public Charity · EIN 39-2930549
Be Part of Creating Stronger Communities

Volunteer With COTA Foundation

At COTA Foundation, volunteers play an important role in helping us support families and students through our community programs.

By sharing your time, skills, and passion, you can help us create meaningful opportunities and strengthen the support systems available to individuals and families in need.

How Volunteers Make an Impact

Our volunteers help support COTA Foundation’s programs by contributing to community initiatives and outreach efforts.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome individuals who are passionate about serving their community and making a positive difference.

Volunteers may contribute through time, participation, community outreach, professional skills and expertise, and event and program support.

Whether you are an individual, student, professional, or community member, there may be an opportunity for you to get involved.

Why Volunteer With COTA Foundation?

Volunteering with COTA Foundation allows you to:

What the Work Actually Looks Like

These are the jobs our volunteers did in 2026, so you know what you would be signing up for.

Sorting donated goods

When Hilo Coast United Church of Christ donated sweaters, shoes, shirts, socks, jackets and hygiene items, volunteers sorted them by type and size before they went out.

Handing out supplies

Taking those items to people experiencing homelessness and to anyone else in need across Hawaiʻi Island.

Running the summer camp

The 2026 youth camping trip at Spencer's Beach Park ran from 11 to 18 July. Volunteers cooked, supervised, and ran the safety briefings.

Setting up gatherings

Our first Bible study at Onekahakaha Beach Park needed someone to bring the notebooks, highlighters and study items and set up.

Apply to Volunteer

Fill in the form below and our team will contact you about the volunteer opportunities that match your interests and availability.

Other Ways To Support COTA Foundation

Volunteering is one way to make an impact. You can also support our mission through giving, partnership, or sharing our work.

Donate

Help provide meals, supplies, scholarships, and essential resources.

Partner With Us

Work with COTA Foundation to expand resources and create greater impact.

Spread Awareness

Help others discover our programs and community initiatives.