Volunteer for 1-3 Months in Kalani, Hawaii

If overnight camp and college collided, your inner child burst outward, and work were synonymous with play, you would inevitably find yourself at the heart of Kalani. Nestled in the Hawaiian forest with views of the ocean, Kalani is a wellness retreat center that gives volunteers the opportunity to learn, explore, and unwind, while reveling in the essence of natural perfection.

Hawaii is not what you think. It's inexpensive. Hippies reside in unadulterated bliss. There are places where hotels do not cast shadows on the beach. If you want to see the real Hawaii, you need to live like a local. Don't spend a week, but an entire season. Meet the people whose family history begins on the island. Stray as far away from conventional tourists as possible. It might sound like a fantasy, but it's really quite tangible.

Situated 45 minutes south of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kalani is a haven for guests, artists, and volunteers who seek harmony of the mind, body, and spirit. The essence of aloha is vibrant and city distractions are vacant. The majority of the staff is volunteers, who work 30 hours a week for one to three months in exchange for lodging, food, and activities. Ask any volunteer and they will say they are the luckiest person alive.

The fee for three months of volunteering is $1500, which includes daily yoga and other classes, use of the pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna, and the same three meals a day that are served to guests. As a volunteer, you have your choice of working in the kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance, or grounds. On your days and hours off, the island awaits your footsteps. Trekking across volcanoes at sunset, hiking to triumphant waterfalls, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, lounging- anything you want you can make happen, and most of it is incredibly cheap if not free.

Volunteers are of all ages, nationalities, and walks of life. Nobody knows your social economic status and nobody cares. Fellow volunteers will be your family, travel companions, entertainers, and teachers. It's like bringing 40 of your best friends on a never-ending vacation.

As a micro-society based on trust, respect, and fun, Kalani harnesses the quintessential Hawaiian experience. Some people spend $1500 for less than one week in Hawaii. For the same price, you can spend three months at Kalani and engage in ventures beyond your wildest dreams. Do yourself a favor, visit www.kalani.com.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
RR2 Box 4500
Pahoa, HI 96778
1-800-800-6886