Youth, kupuna, technology, stewardship
Hui Mana’o: Teen Elder iPad Program
A Green Will Conservancy leadership program where teens ages 12-18 build communication, resilience, accountability, technology, and land-care skills while serving kupuna and the Puna community.
12-18
Teen participantsSunday
Virtual community meetingsiPad
For qualified participantsPuna
Youth and kupuna connectionFrom surviving to thriving
A supportive family space for skill-building and service.
Participants join a safe group setting with qualified mental health professionals, mentors, volunteers, interns, family members, and trauma-informed staff. The program combines connection, self-regulation, technology practice, civic service, and care for the natural environment.
Program pillars
Teens practice the skills communities need.
Communication
Small-group conversations, feedback, story time, and authentic connection.
Resilience
Self-soothing, heart-brain coordination, movement, and steady participation.
Accountability
Commitments, responsible iPad custody, attendance, surveys, and service.
Agility
Mental and physical practice through yoga, movement, problem solving, and teamwork.
Sunday virtual program
Community meetings
Group gatherings include story time, yoga and physical movement, peer connection, and a supportive place to share challenges and receive feedback.
Land stewardship
Hands-on service
Members may participate in seed planting, backyard gardening, fruit tree propagation, and care for the natural environment.
Mentorship
Guided by trained adults
The social club includes families, volunteers, interns, mental health professionals, and para-professional staff with trauma-informed skills.
Career development
Paid leadership practice
Committed participants can build computer, survey, communication, civic service, environmental justice, and human-service experience.
How participation works
Clear commitments, real support, meaningful service.
Qualified applicants interview with an elder and Green Will staff, join Sunday group sessions, care responsibly for program equipment, and complete community service activities across the year.
- Participate in at least four Sunday group sessions as part of intake.
- Attend weekly group meetings and scheduled elder tech meetings.
- Provide technology support, surveys, and community-service participation.
- Receive stipend opportunities for individual, group, and leadership roles.
- Work toward keeping the iPad after one school year of successful participation.
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Brochure highlights
Now enrolling teens and kupuna.
Schedule an intake and explore whether the Teen Elder iPad Program is a fit for your family, student, or kupuna participant.