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Get Involved

There’s more than one way to help.

Volunteer on your own, bring a group, start a chapter, write for Beyond the Diagnosis, or serve at an event.

Find the kind of service that fits you.

Heart & Hope is designed so students, families, schools, nonprofits, and community groups can contribute in ways that are practical and meaningful.

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Individual Volunteer

Create encouragement cards, join events, receive assignments, and track verified service hours through the Volunteer Hub.

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Volunteer at Events

See upcoming service opportunities, RSVP, and get event reminders and updates through your Hub account.

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Make Encouragement Cards

Create uplifting cards for hospitalized children. Approved card work can count toward volunteer service hours.

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Start or Join a Chapter

Bring Heart & Hope to your school, college, or community and lead service projects under the national organization.

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Write for Beyond the Diagnosis

Research and write approved health-awareness articles, earn verified volunteer hours, and receive a lasting byline on the website.

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Bring Your Organization

Schools, nonprofits, clubs, and community groups can organize volunteers to create original cover art for our encouragement cards.

Not sure where to start?

Join as a general volunteer first. You can explore events, cards, assignments, and other opportunities after signing in — without committing to a chapter or long-term role.

Start as a Volunteer →
Service-hour note: Hours are verified for approved, completed service. Applying to a program by itself does not earn hours.