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Community Program Application

ABOUT KUPU

Established in 2007, Kupu empowers future generations to create a more sustainable, pono Hawaiʻi. We provide hands-on training programs that educate and mentor youth to become stewards of our culture and environment, helping them develop a strong connection to the place in which we live. In doing so, we strive to fulfill our mission to empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage pono (integrity) with Ke Akua (God), self, and others.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Kupu's Community Program is an Oʻahu-based program that prepares youth for entry into the workforce.

We provide these young adults with life skills training, green job and volunteer opportunities, and positive encouragement to meaningfully impact their local communities through service. Kupu staff and team leaders consistently mentor participants (usually ages 16-24) throughout the program and ensure that everyone feels a sense of cohesion and camaraderie among their peers.

Participants engage in culturally significant activities across the island, including outplanting native species, farming in the loʻi kalo (taro fields) and restoring loko iʻa (traditional fishponds). For many youth, these experiences create a supportive setting for them to reconnect with their identity and contemplate their future aspirations. The program also offers classes for participants to complete their high school education.

Positions are available at Kupu’s Ho'okupu Center in Kewalo Basin Harbor on O'ahu.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

Be between 16-24 years of age
Have reliable transportation to Kewalo Basin Harbor in Honolulu
Meet the necessary physical and behavioral requirements
Have valid government-issued id, birth certificate and social security card to register for high school equivalency program
For applicants under 18, parent/guardian must be able to make 4140 request with school that applicant was most recently enrolled at
Be interested in natural resource conservation, renewable energy, or sustainable living

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (808) 735-1221 ext. 2004 or community@kupuhawaii.org.

Applicant's Information

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Middle Name

Preferred Name (Optional)

Email Address

Date of Birth

Primary Phone Number

Primary Phone Number Type

Secondary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number Type

The best way to reach me is:

Current area of residence/neighborhood:

Full Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

Parent or Legal Guardian's Phone Number

Parent or Legal Guardian's Email Address

What is the last grade level you completed in full?

What is your current grade level or standing in school?

Reason for leaving school?

What is your T-shirt size?

What is your pant size?

What is your shoe size?

Referral Source

How did you hear about this opportunity?

Please provide additional details on how you heard about this opportunity (examples: newspaper name, specific career fair, specific website). If you heard from a person, please share his or her name.

If you are submitting this application on behalf of another individual, please share your name, relationship to the applicant and contact information.

Short Answer Questions

Briefly describe why you are interested in joining Kupu's Community Program. Include what you hope to learn from this experience.

Is there anything, such as physical or mental challenges, which could hinder your participation in the program's rigorous outdoor activities? If yes, please explain.

How will you be traveling to the Ho'okupu Center facility in Kewalo Basin?

Do you have any other comments or concerns?

Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position are encouraged to apply. Kupu is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. To become more sustainable, Kupu will send digital notifications regarding your application status. If you prefer physical copies, please contact us. In accordance with Federal Law, Kupu is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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