join us this year - august 8
KINDNESS FESTIVAL
BE PART OF THE RIPPLE
Volunteer
We’re planning for 2026 and inviting kind-hearted community members like you to help bring this special day to life.
Be part of something beautiful. Help kindness bloom.
The Hearts United Festival is more than an event — it’s a movement rooted in love, unity, and human connection.
Whether you’re drawn to creativity, connection, wellness, or organization — there’s a place for you here.
Volunteer Roles May Include:
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Welcoming guests & offering Kindness Passports
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Supporting children’s activities & creative stations
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Assisting in the Healing Heart Garden
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Helping with set-up or clean-up
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Guiding visitors through the Kindness Market or Wellness Path
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Floating volunteers to keep the flow peaceful and supported
What You’ll Receive:
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A meaningful way to contribute to something bigger
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A Hearts United Volunteer Badge & thank-you gift
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Time in a beautiful setting with kind people
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Access to healing experiences, creative fun, and live music
Whether you're available for an hour or the whole day, your presence matters. Let’s unite our hearts to create a festival filled with joy, healing, and kindness.
👉 Sign up now and help us create something unforgettable.
Together, we rise. 💛
Sponsor
At the Hearts United Festival, every activity is designed with intention — to spark joy, create connection, and uplift the human spirit. From collaborative art installations to emotional healing circles, each offering is a chance for our community to come together and grow in kindness.
When you sponsor a Kindness Activity, you directly support interactive experiences that promote wellness, inclusion, and heartfelt expression for all ages. Your sponsorship helps cover supplies, facilitation, and accessibility so that every guest — no matter their background — can participate freely and fully.
Your Support Can Bring to Life:
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🎨 Painting a collaborative Kindness Bench
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🧘♀️ Hosting a Sound Bath or Yoga Session
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🌼 Creating the Healing Heart Garden experience
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🧒 Supplying materials for the Kids of Kindness Zone
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🕊️ Facilitating our Peace Pavilion Entertainment
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✍️ Offering Affirmation & Reflection Cards
All Sponsors Receive:
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Recognition on event signage
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A spotlight on our website and social media
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Optional opportunity to volunteer or share your mission during the festival
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A heartfelt thank-you from our team and community
Ready to plant a seed of kindness that blooms all year long?
Sponsor a Kindness Activity today and help make this community celebration of healing and hope possible.
Together, we rise. Together, we heal. 💛
Vendor/Healer
The Hearts United Festival is a celebration of human kindness, healing, creativity, and community transformation — and we’re inviting heart-led vendors, makers, artists, and wellness practitioners to join us.
Whether you offer handcrafted goods, healing sessions, creative workshops, or supportive resources, this is your opportunity to be part of a beautiful riverside experience where community and compassion flow freely.
Kindness Market Vendors:
We welcome artisans, local businesses, nonprofits, and creatives offering:
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Handmade goods & art
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Herbal remedies & earth-based products
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River-inspired gifts, apparel, and wellness items
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Services or resources that align with kindness, healing, and connection
Wellness Healers & Facilitators:
We’re seeking trauma-informed, inclusive practitioners to offer:
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Yoga, reiki, sound healing, or guided meditation
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Therapeutic art, bodywork, or emotional wellness sessions
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Culturally-responsive healing practices
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Donation-based or complimentary services in alignment with our mission
What We Offer You:
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A welcoming, community-centered festival environment
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Promotion through our festival website & social media
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Access to a supportive network of mission-aligned collaborators
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Space to share your heart and healing work with hundreds of attendees
📅 Festival Date: Saturday, August 8
📍 Location: Riverfront Park, Newaygo, MI
🎪 Spaces are limited and intentionally curated. Apply early to secure your place.
Together, we create a space where kindness floats, healing flows, and hearts unite.
Kindness Ambassador
At Hearts United, we believe kindness is more than a feeling — it's a practice, a presence, and a powerful force for healing. Our Kindness Ambassadors are the heart of this mission, helping us spread compassion, connection, and emotional wellness throughout the community.
Whether you're an educator, healer, artist, advocate, student, or everyday encourager — if you're someone who believes in the transformative power of kindness, we invite you to step into this role.
What Kindness Ambassadors Do:
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Share our mission at local events and schools
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Host or support kindness projects in your neighborhood
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Represent Hearts United at festivals, outreach tables, or community circles
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Spark connection through acts of kindness in everyday life
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Inspire others through stories, service, and presence
What You’ll Receive:
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A welcome kit with a badge, stickers, and kindness tools
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Access to exclusive Ambassador meetups, training, and support
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Spotlight opportunities on our website and social media
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The chance to make a meaningful impact — one heart at a time
Ready to help kindness take root and grow in your community?
Become a Kindness Ambassador and help us carry love, healing, and unity wherever we float. 💛
