Community Outreach
Share trusted sickle cell information, connect neighbors to resources, and represent the Foundation at community events.
Great for: people who love connectingGET INVOLVED • VOLUNTEER
Whether you have one hour, one event, or professional expertise to share, there is a meaningful place for you in our mission.
Flexible opportunities • Individuals and groups welcome • Training provided
✓Role-specific training
✓Respectful supervision
✓Privacy-centered service
✓Accessible participation
FIND YOUR PLACE
Every role supports education, advocacy, wellness, or community connection. No sickle cell experience is required unless a position states otherwise.
Share trusted sickle cell information, connect neighbors to resources, and represent the Foundation at community events.
Great for: people who love connectingSupport check-in, guest experience, donation drives, the Fish Fry for Hope, and Hope Starts Here campaign activities.
Great for: hands-on helpersHelp prepare educational materials, amplify patient and caregiver voices, and build awareness that inspires action.
Great for: educators and advocatesCreate content, photograph events, edit short videos, schedule posts, or help our message reach new communities.
Great for: creative storytellersAssemble care kits, support hydration initiatives, and assist with family-centered programs under trained leadership.
Great for: service-minded volunteersContribute expertise in healthcare, research, grants, design, technology, operations, legal services, or finance.
Great for: skilled volunteersFEATURED OPPORTUNITY
Join our Sickle Cell Awareness Month campaign throughout September. Help with community outreach, digital storytelling, the Fish Fry for Hope, donor appreciation, and educational activities.
Explore the campaign →A CLEAR, SUPPORTED START
We want every volunteer to feel prepared, valued, and connected to the mission.
Tell us about your skills, availability, location, accessibility needs, and preferred ways to serve.
A coordinator will review your request and contact you within 5–7 business days about possible next steps.
Complete any role-specific orientation, screening, and confidentiality requirements before your assignment.
Placement is thoughtful, not automatic. Opportunities are based on program needs, availability, location, role fit, supervision capacity, and applicable screening. Some roles involving children, sensitive information, finances, or direct family support may require training, confidentiality agreements, reference checks, or background screening.
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED
We welcome people with different schedules, abilities, backgrounds, and levels of experience. We will help identify an appropriate opportunity when one is available.
One-time, seasonal, virtual, event-based, and ongoing service opportunities.
Selected supervised projects with age-appropriate roles and guardian permission when required.
Coordinated projects for schools, employers, faith communities, healthcare teams, and civic groups.
VOLUNTEER WITH CONFIDENCE
Tell us what you need. We will make reasonable efforts to support accessibility and equitable participation.
Volunteers receive clear guidance on privacy, dignity, cultural humility, and person-first support.
Non-clinical volunteers are never asked to provide medical advice or perform clinical responsibilities.
OUR COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTEERS
A strong volunteer program protects the people we serve and respects the people who give their time.
You will know your role, point of contact, time commitment, and boundaries before serving.
Training is matched to the assignment, including privacy, safety, dignity, and escalation procedures.
We welcome accommodation requests and make reasonable efforts to support equitable participation.
Volunteer information is used for coordination, screening, safety, and program administration.
BRING YOUR TEAM
We welcome schools, employee resource groups, faith communities, fraternities and sororities, healthcare teams, and community organizations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Quick answers about eligibility, placement, virtual service, groups, and volunteer-role boundaries.
No. Many roles require only compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Specialized roles will clearly identify any required credentials or experience.
Yes. Virtual opportunities may include outreach, research support, content creation, administrative projects, and digital advocacy. Availability depends on current program needs.
Some supervised projects may welcome youth volunteers with permission from a parent or legal guardian. Age requirements vary by activity and will be confirmed before placement.
Yes. We welcome coordinated service projects for employee teams, schools, faith communities, healthcare groups, and civic organizations.
No. Placement depends on current needs, location, availability, role fit, required screening, and our capacity to provide appropriate supervision.
No. Volunteers may not diagnose, recommend treatment, access protected health information without authorization, or perform clinical duties unless they are appropriately credentialed and formally assigned to an approved role.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us what inspires you, what you do well, and when you are available. A coordinator will review your request and typically respond within 5–7 business days.
Submitting a request does not guarantee placement. Please do not include private medical information.