VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Become an Outdoor Mentor!

Hanai Mentoring Program Volunteer Information

What is Hanai? In Polynesian culture, Hanai is an informal adoption into a family. Our Hanai program provides an awesome opportunity for our volunteers to connect with and develop relationships with our youth on a more personal and consistent basis. Each group meets monthly (on a Saturday or Sunday) with the same set of volunteers and youth throughout the season. Some examples of monthly Hanai outings in the past include: paddle boarding,
the aquarium, surf days, rock climbing, trampoline parks, and hiking. We love to get the youth we work with outside, active, and interested in giving back to the community. More importantly, we strive to provide a consistent and dependable Hanai community that these youth learn they can count on and turn to for support. Our Hanai volunteers have an immeasurable impact on our youth.

If this sounds like a good fit for you and you are able to commit to a once per month, 7 month program, please complete the steps outlines below! You are responsible for making sure you complete all of the steps below, or your application will not be considered. We look forward to getting to know you, and welcoming you into our ohana.

Our 2023 season has concluded and applications for 2024 will be reviewed mid-January by staff. We’d love to invite you to apply to participate in our next season that will begin around early 2024. Should you submit the application requirements below, our Hanai Program Manager will reach out to you towards the beginning of next season! We look forward to you becoming a part of our Ohana.

1. Complete the Hanai Volunteer Application, found here, and submit it to the Executive Director Roxanne at roxanne@us4k.org.
2. Complete a LiveScan background check: Download the BCIA Fingerprints document form, pre-filled with our info, for the background check. Take the form to any live scan facility and get your fingerprints rolled.
   • A list of live scan facilities in San Diego can be found at:
     https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations?county=San%20Diego.  The live scan roll fee is around $22-$30, which you would be responsible for when you visit the place of business that provides the service. We will gladly personally reimburse you for the fee if that’s the only thing keeping you from this program. Billing for the actual background check will be sent to US4K by the DOJ and will be paid for by US4K.
3. Email roxanne@us4k.org a DMV printout of your driving record ($2 fee).  You can do this online at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr or you can download the form INF 1125 (below).
4. Email roxanne@us4k.org a copy or photo of your vehicle insurance
5. Attend a Hanai training session. We will schedule trainings for all new volunteers; you will only have to attend this once. Please contact the Hanai Program Manager for further information on training dates.

Downloadable Documents:
BCIA – Fingerprints Document

Roxanne Avant | Executive Director | roxanne@us4k.org