Hawaiian Burials Internship

This year, Puʻuhonua o Wailupe is raising $8,000 to support youth interns for Summer 2026. These internships will provide hands-on opportunities for young people to learn about Hawaiian history, mālama iwi kūpuna (care for indigenous Hawaiian burials), native ecosystem restoration, and cultural stewardship while directly caring for the lands of Wailupe. Interns will assist with invasive species removal, planting native and canoe plants, fire prevention efforts, site maintenance, and helping secure and mālama the area surrounding sensitive burial and cultural sites.