# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Volunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful Connection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: community members be volunteer together , real-world connection through mental health advocacy, free hugs, and open-hearted conversationAbout this EventVolunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful ConnectionEvent Name: Free Hugs • Give Yourself a Hug • Conscious Singles & Community ConnectionOrganized By: Hug & Cry InitiativeDate: Sunday, September 6, 2026Location: 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA (Rooted & Local)Why Volunteer? (A Alternative to Dating Apps)Skip the superficial swiping and build authentic connections through shared purpose. Volunteering alongside others creates a low-pressure, organic environment to meet local singles and empathetic people who share your values around emotional open-heartedness, mental health, and community connection.About the EventJoin us to share warmth, foster real human connection, and bridge social divides in San Jose. The Hug & Cry Initiative creates intentional spaces for mental wellness, vulnerability, and genuine social interaction.In a world driven by screen interactions, this event invites us to reconnect with our common humanity. Everyone experiences love, loss, grief, and the need for human warmth. Whether offering a supportive hug to a stranger, practicing self-compassion, or striking up a deep conversation with a fellow volunteer, your presence helps cultivate a kinder, more connected community.Volunteer & Social RolesFree Hugs & Connection Lead: Hold welcoming signage and offer open, respectful hugs to passersby.Self-Compassion & Reflection Facilitator: Guide participants with gentle prompts ("Give Yourself a Hug" / "It's OK to Cry").Singles & Volunteer Social Mixer: Connect with fellow volunteers before and after shifts to share stories, reflect on the day's interactions, and bond in an authentic environment.Who Should JoinIdeal for local singles, mental health advocates, open-hearted volunteers, and anyone tired of traditional dating scenes who wants to meet like-minded people through meaningful action. Contact text number, 6507852522
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/volunteering-and-conscious-dating-free-hugs-and-meaningful-connection/100001999316521536
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, volunteering, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Jose
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Paseo de San Antonio
- **lat**: 37.3324736
- **long**: -121.8891456
- **full address**: 1 Paseo de San Antonio, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Volunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful Connection being held?
  - **A:** Volunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful Connection takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1 Paseo de San Antonio, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Volunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful Connection?
  - **A:** Volunteering & Conscious Dating: Free Hugs & Meaningful Connection is organized by Mike Zhun Guo.

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