Volunteer
Become a PCHC Heritage Volunteer!
Help Us Preserve Portuguese Culture in Hawaiʻi.
The Portuguese Culture & Historical Center is built on the hands, hearts, and stories of our community. Whether it’s cleaning and caring for the historic Portuguese House, supporting our Festa events, assisting with genealogy, or helping archive old photos and documents—your time truly makes a difference.
If you have aloha for our history, pride in your roots, or simply want to give back to the community, we welcome you. Volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels are invited to join our efforts.
Your Help Keeps Our Culture Alive.
Join us today and become part of a growing team dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating Portuguese heritage here in Hawaiʻi.
Sign up below and start volunteering with PCHC!
Mahalo nui loa for your willingness to serve.
Why Volunteer?
Portuguese heritage in Hawaiʻi is a story of courage, family, and community. Volunteers help ensure that this legacy lives on for years to come. When you volunteer with PCHC, you join a ʻohana committed to restoring historic sites, preserving archives, supporting cultural events, and bringing our community closer together.
What Volunteers Do?
You can choose the type of work that inspires you:
🏚️ Heritage House Maintenance
Monthly cleaning and care of the historic Portuguese House
Light repairs, sweeping, dusting, grounds upkeep
Helping prepare the home for visiting groups and events
🎉 Event Support & Cultural Outreach
Assist at our Festa celebrations and community events
Help with setup, check-in, booths, and activity stations
Greet guests and share our cultural mission
📚 Archives & Genealogy
Organize, scan, and digitize historical materials
Help research records for genealogy and family history
Support the preservation of documents, photos, and artifacts
🤝 Community Engagement
Support membership drives
Distribute flyers, assist with newsletters, help with outreach
Collect and record stories from elders and community members
