Volunteer
MHA offers several ways that you can help with your time and talent. Here are just a few volunteer opportunities
Ambassadors and Speakers Bureau
The Ambassadors are volunteers who represent MHA to community at small groups or community gatherings with the goal of raising awareness about mental health and MHA programs, services and needs. 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: Sherianne MacNeil Development Director at(214) 871-2420 x106 or smacneil@mhadallas.org.
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: Mike Gelhausen (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: Mike Gelhausen (214) 871-2420 x109