VOLUNTEER opportunities &

PUBLIC INFORMATION 

Volunteers serve in a variety of MHMR programs and come from diverse backgrounds and interests.  They share a common goal, however: giving of themselves to someone.  The time a volunteer gives depends on a volunteer position and the availability of the volunteer.  Some give of their time and talents daily, some weekly, and some monthly.  Others volunteer for short-time projects. 

Opportunities for volunteers include: 

Ø      Staffing a Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention hot line

Ø      Assisting professional staff in medication clinics

Ø      Assisting consumers with independent living skills in the community and linking them to other agencies in the community for assistance

Ø      Helping build community support by speaking to community groups on behalf of MHMR

Ø      Transcribing of progress notes

Ø      Observation in psychiatric evaluations

Ø      Observation in group therapy sessions

Ø      Observation with Doctors, Nurses, and Caseworkers

Ø      Assisting staff on call in emergency calls 

If interested, contact Janie Velasquez, Director of Volunteer Services/Public Information Officer