Volunteer
MHA offers several ways that you can help with your time and talent. Here are just a few volunteer opportunities
Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau draws on the expertise of volunteer mental health professionals social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists and others to present programs on a variety of topics. Contact: Development Director at (214) 871-2420 x106.
Technical Assistance
Volunteers with expertise in a variety of fields are needed to provide knowledge, skills, and advice in specific areas such as: computers (hardware & software, systems, PCs, networking, web sites, etc.), marketing, public relations, human resources, systems analysis, fund development, and designing research studies. Contact: Tamara Vaughn (214) 871-2420 x104 or tvaughn@mhadallas.org.
Advisory Councils
At either the Community level or the Clinical level the role of the advisory councils is to promote the agency; suggest ways in which to improve visibility, programs, and/or services; and to take an active role in the growth of the agency through volunteering. Contact: Matt Roberts (214) 871-2420 x109.
Board of Directors
Comprised of persons who willingly accept the governance and fiduciary responsibilities of a non-profit agency board member, MHA Board Members also actively promote and support the mission of the agency which is: To lead, coordinate and involve the community in improving mental health by: advocating for improved care and treatment of people with mental illness, conducting education and prevention programs, and raising public awareness about mental illnesses and mental health. Contact: Matt Roberts (214) 871-2420 x109