Volunteer

Get involved in Lights for Lahaina

Puʻunoa Beach
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Arrival, lantern-making, and music

Host

Taylor Kim

Details

Guests are welcomed to the beach, with lantern-making stations, local food trucks, and live Hawaiian music. Supplies and guidance are provided for all ages.

Puʻunoa Beach
5:30pm – 6:15pm

Opening ceremony and prayer

Facilitator

Jordan Lee

Details

Bells ring across Lahaina, followed by a traditional Hawaiian chant and a moment of silence. Community leaders and cultural practitioners offer words of remembrance.

Puʻunoa Beach
6:15pm – 6:45pm

Lantern release

Guide

Morgan Rivera

Details

Participants gather at the shoreline to release lanterns into the ocean, honoring loved ones and sharing messages of hope. All are invited to join in reflection.

Puʻunoa Beach
6:45pm – 7:00pm

Circle of Illumination

Coordinator

Avery Chen

Details

A unity circle forms on the sand, with candles and soft music. Attendees are encouraged to connect, share, and support one another in a peaceful setting.

Puʻunoa Beach
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Lantern recovery and cleanup

Lead volunteer

Casey Tran

Details

Volunteers and guests help collect lanterns and clean the shoreline, ensuring the beach remains beautiful and safe for all. Supplies are provided.

Puʻunoa Beach
All evening

Community gathering

Support team

Riley Park

Details

Enjoy time with friends and family, connect with local organizations, and learn more about ongoing recovery efforts. Everyone is welcome.

Sign up

Sign up below by creating a volunteer account or call/text (808) 281-5807 for more information.

Why Volunteer Lights for Lahaina

This is not just an event—it’s a place for people to come together, remember, and move forward in light.

By volunteering, you help:

  • Create a safe, welcoming space where our community can gather, grieve, and celebrate
  • Support culturally respectful, family-friendly programming rooted in aloha
  • Keep the Light March safe, connected, and moving as one ʻohana
  • Honor keiki, kūpuna, and all who carry Lahaina in their hearts
  • Be part of meaningful, community-centered healing rooted in aloha

Aloha Amplified, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization currently accepting donations in support of this effort. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN# 33-2639332.

Puʻunoa Beach
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Arrival, lantern-making, and music

Host

Taylor Kim

Details

Guests are welcomed to the beach, with lantern-making stations, local food trucks, and live Hawaiian music. Supplies and guidance are provided for all ages.

Puʻunoa Beach
5:30pm – 6:15pm

Opening ceremony and prayer

Facilitator

Jordan Lee

Details

Bells ring across Lahaina, followed by a traditional Hawaiian chant and a moment of silence. Community leaders and cultural practitioners offer words of remembrance.

Puʻunoa Beach
6:15pm – 6:45pm

Lantern release

Guide

Morgan Rivera

Details

Participants gather at the shoreline to release lanterns into the ocean, honoring loved ones and sharing messages of hope. All are invited to join in reflection.

Puʻunoa Beach
6:45pm – 7:00pm

Circle of Illumination

Coordinator

Avery Chen

Details

A unity circle forms on the sand, with candles and soft music. Attendees are encouraged to connect, share, and support one another in a peaceful setting.

Puʻunoa Beach
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Lantern recovery and cleanup

Lead volunteer

Casey Tran

Details

Volunteers and guests help collect lanterns and clean the shoreline, ensuring the beach remains beautiful and safe for all. Supplies are provided.

Puʻunoa Beach
All evening

Community gathering

Support team

Riley Park

Details

Enjoy time with friends and family, connect with local organizations, and learn more about ongoing recovery efforts. Everyone is welcome.