Before you begin…

Aloha,
Welcome to the Hawaii Wai Ola Hui, we are excited to have you join our team! By joining, you show your dedication to malama kai and support for clean water for reefs and people. The more volunteers we have, the more sites Hawai’i Wai Ola can monitor around the island with increasing insight.
This training tool is designed to introduce and teach interested community members how to sample nearshore areas under the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). Training is a multi-step process that begins here! Once the virtual sessions are complete, individuals will coordinate field training within their region to become active citizen science volunteers.

Training Modules

Volunteer’s should have the ability to:

Work in hot/sunny conditions, on uneven terrain. Sampling is conducted along shoreline areas in knee-deep water.
Walk short distances carrying equipment or samples.
Sign a medical release waiver.
BE STOKED on the ocean!

Training Process:

Step 1: Complete a volunteer forum
Step 2: Join a Regional Launch Zoom Meet-up:
2/16/2024 5:30 pm & 2/17/2024 1:00 pm
Step 3: Complete training modules and quizzes below
Step 4: Coordinate and complete field training- taking these methods into the field:
Kona Field Training: Monday, February 26
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Kahulu'u Beach Park
South Kohala Field Training: Thursday, February 29
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Location: Hapuna State Beach
Hilo Field Training: Monday, March 4
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Carlsmith Beach Park
Step 5: Sample!

Module 1: Introduction to Hawaii Wai Ola and Sampling Parameters

Take a deep dive into the Hawaii Wai Ola quality assurance project to learn who we are, what we do, where we work, why we do what we do, and how.

QUIZ

Module 2: AT THE LAB

We work with regional labs across the island that support HWO in many ways. Learn about the spaces we operate in and the preparation of supplies before sampling day.

QUIZ