Get Involved

Whether you are an individual with a disability who needs a social community, a business owner or organizational leader searching for tips on becoming more inclusive, or a volunteer trying to lend a hand, HUG has you covered. Check out all the ways to get involved with Help Us Gather below.

Attend a HUG Event

HUG events are fun, they’re free, and they’re wonderful ways for individuals with disabilities to make friends and have unforgettable experiences.

Want to know what happens at the Friends of HUG Social Group? Watch the video below then click the Learn More button to discover our upcoming events.

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Friends of HUG visit iFLY Tampa

HUG's Orange Party 2020

Beyond Beautiful Fashion Event 2018

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Adapted Citizens Academy for HUG

Friends of HUG Movie Screening

Become a HUG Ambassador

If you love HUG, consider volunteering for our most important job — helping others find friends and letting the world know why we need to include people with special needs. That’s what you’ll do as a HUG Ambassador. You will be our representative in the community.
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All HUG Ambassadors receive a special HUG t-shirt, HUG swag and HUG flyers to give to anyone you meet who may need help making friends. Plus, you can even star in your own “mini-commercial” about why inclusion is so important. We are so proud of all our HUG Ambassadors!
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Meet a few rockstar Ambassadors in the videos below.

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Volunteer

We’re not gonna lie: volunteering for HUG is a straight shot of joy right to the heart.
We host a lot of events, and we need a lot of help.
If you want to join us as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.

Inclusion in Business

We’re super stoked to help businesses include more people with disabilities. The info below details why meaningful work is of such critical importance for adults of all abilities.
You can download our “How Do I Include?” guide here.

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