The Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is a non-profit, community-based, membership organization based on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Our goal is to connect people to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park through education, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

We strive to work as a partner with the Park to:

• offer year-round educational adventures through the Hawai'i Volcanoes Institute.
• provide educational opportunities to enhance public appreciation, enjoyment, and stewardship of the Park's valuable resources.
• provide a volunteer workforce for designated Park tasks, such as forest restoration and maintenance of the historic 'Ainahou Ranch.
• support specific projects, programs, and events that enrich visitor and community experiences within the Park.
• administer grants and raise funds for agreed-upon Park activities, including the Junior Ranger Program and annual Cultural Festival.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, which inspires the support and stewardship of the Friends, consists of more than 330,000 acres encompassing a spectacular array of environments ranging from the shoreline to the 13,680 foot summit of Mauna Loa volcano.

The Park's most famous feature is Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. With over half of its lands designated as wilderness, the Park is a showcase for Hawai'i's unique natural, archeological, and cultural landscapes. It is both an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage site.

We invite you to get involved with the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Become a member. Make a donation. Volunteer.
Attend a field seminar.

Join us in our mission to support the National Park Service in the protection, preservation and interpretation of the natural and cultural resources at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Mahalo!