Living Here

Our corps members teach in 35 diverse schools on O'ahu and on the "Big Island," Hawai‘i. With desert, rainforests, volcanoes, and even a snow-capped mountain, the island of Hawai‘i has incredible geographic and physical diversity. O'ahu is home to 80% of the islands' residents, Hawai‘is capital city, Honolulu, and the most visited landmark in the state, Pearl Harbor. Outside of the city are pristine hiking trails and beautiful beaches among the smaller towns and communities around the island.

Hawai‘i has something to offer everybody. Honolulu is a thriving urban center complete with museums, theaters, bars, restaurants, and parks. Nearby Waikiki offers a multitude of options for shopping and entertainment. The state itself is quickly becoming a culinary capital, with both fine dining establishments and local joints gaining notoriety for their unique flavors and use of local ingredients.

On both O'ahu and Hawai‘i Island, corps members live in communities near their schools as well as in town. On the Big Island, many corps members gather in Kailua-Kona, while on O'ahu, corps members choose to live in areas across the island—from the surfing culture on the North Shore, to the proud local communities on the leeward coast, to the quick pace of Honolulu and Waikiki. Wherever they call home, corps members in Hawai‘i have the opportunity to get involved in community events and engage with students and parents in their classrooms.