Volunteer Training

REQUIRED TRAINING

Part 1: Hoʻokamaʻāina

Duration: 33 minutes

This course is designed to share the foundational values of hosting in Hawaiʻi and is a prerequisite course for other training modules that NaHHA offers. Hoʻokamaʻāina offers an introduction to the core values of hosting in Hawaiʻi and includes deep-dives into the values of aloha, hoʻokipa and kuleana to foster a sense of belonging, encourage personal initiative, and build a collective knowledge of the history of place. This familiarity training will allow participants to grow their relationship with Hawaiʻi in a responsible way.

Part 2: Cultural Etiquette in the Pacific

Duration: 19 minutes

The diversity of this region requires that our volunteers are equipped with relevant competencies and knowledge of the 28 member delegations of Pacific peoples and their cultures. This will move us in building reciprocal relationships and strengthening our engagement and communications with FestPAC attendees. This training will assist volunteers in communicating and presenting themselves in ways that are culturally appropriate and will facilitate a deeper understanding of how Pacific societies operate.

Finished the training?

Sign our Completion Form to acknowledge you have watched the video and have successfully completed the minimum training requirement to volunteer which includes Part 1 & Part 2.

SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING

Below you will find video resources to help you along your journey in utilizing and pronouncing words, phrases, and names in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

These videos are meant to be interactive and to allow you to practice alongside our instructors as many times as you want! We hope that you are able to watch and speak with us as we help you along your journey to utilizing ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

Additional Course: Intro to the Pīʻāpā

Put the basics into practice using the pīʻapā (the Hawaiian alphabet). The pīʻāpā, the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi alphabet has only 8 letters. Join us as we lead you through the pronunciation of the pīʻāpā.

Additional Course: Hakalama Drills

Language is a tool and a lens through which we can learn, interpret, and activate culture. Examine a language tool called the hakalama pronunciation drills. Normalizing the use of the Hawaiian language is a key component to creating authentic engagement experiences with our visitors and guests.