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Volunteer at RaisingHealth's Health Empowerment Celebration

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Date:
    September 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    65
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to communicate in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese), and/or Arabic a plus, but by no means necessary!

    Description

    Volunteer at RaisingHealth's Health Empowerment Celebration

    RaisingHealth is hosting our 11th annual Health Empowerment Celebration on Saturday, September 19th from 12pm - 3:30pm at Sunset Park Center Lawn.

    During this annual event, we host cultural performances, art activities, health screenings, and resource tabling from over 40 partner organizations, and serve hundreds of community members over the course of several hours. You can see photos from our 2025 Health Empowerment Celebration here.

    Such a large event, of course, cannot happen without the support of all of our wonderful volunteers. Please see the attached flyer for additional information on volunteer opportunities.

    We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at volunteers@raisinghealth.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Sunset Park Center Lawn

    New York, NY, USA
    Directions

    The event will take place at Sunset Park (the parkland) in Brooklyn, NY. Enter through the entrance on 44th St and 6th Ave!

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    RaisingHealth is hosting our 11th annual Health Empowerment Celebration on Saturday, September 19th from 12pm - 3:30pm at Sunset Park Center Lawn. Volunteer shifts range from 8am - 6pm on this date.

    During this annual event, we host cultural performances, art activities, health screenings, and resource tabling from over 40 partner organizations, and serve hundreds of community members over the course of several hours. You can see photos from our 2025 Health Empowerment Celebration here.

    Such a large event, of course, cannot happen without the support of all of our wonderful volunteers. Please register to volunteer at bit.ly/hecvolunteer2026. Volunteers for morning, afternoon, and all-day shifts will receive a free t-shirt and lunch!

    We hope to see you there, and as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at volunteers@raisinghealth.org.

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