Lend Your Time, Amplify the Movement

HAVA Institute volunteers are the heartbeat of our work — connecting communities, sharing skills, and building bridges across cultures.

Volunteer Roles

Whether you have 2 hours a week or want to join us on the ground in Cote d'Ivoire — there is a role that fits your skills and schedule.

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Outreach Coordinator

5-8 hrs/week | Remote

Help us connect with healthcare organizations, donors, and community partners. Manage email outreach, follow-ups, and relationship nurturing.

Communication Email CRM
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Social Media Champion

3-5 hrs/week | Remote

Create and schedule content that shares our story across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Amplify the voices of communities we serve.

Content creation Design Storytelling
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Research Assistant

5-10 hrs/week | Remote

Support our evidence-building work by conducting literature reviews, organizing data, and helping prepare reports and publications.

Research Writing Public health
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Event Support

Flexible | NYC-based

Help plan and execute cultural health activation events, listening sessions, and community gatherings in the New York City area.

Event planning Logistics Community
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Translation & Interpretation

As needed | Remote

Bridge language gaps between our US and Cote d'Ivoire teams. French-English fluency especially needed for community materials.

French English Cultural fluency
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Field Volunteer — Abidjan 2026

1-2 weeks | On-site

Join us on the ground in Cote d'Ivoire for Destination Abidjan 2026. Support logistics, documentation, and community engagement.

Travel ready Adaptable Documentation

Why Volunteer With HAVA

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Real Impact

Your skills directly strengthen community health systems and cultural preservation programs.

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Global Network

Connect with healthcare leaders, cultural practitioners, and change-makers across two continents.

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Growth

Gain experience in cultural public health, community engagement, and cross-border collaboration.

"Volunteering with HAVA changed the way I think about public health. Culture is not separate from health — it is the foundation."
— HAVA Volunteer

Volunteer Application

What Happens Next

Once you submit your application, our volunteer coordinator will review it and get back to you within 5 business days.

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Submit your application with your skills and availability

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Our team matches you with the best-fit role

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Brief onboarding call to get you started

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Start making an impact with the HAVA community