Ways to Help

Volunteer roles, described honestly

Every role below lists the real commitment, the training you receive and the checks we run before you start. Most roles are remote.

Programs

Care navigation volunteer

Help people who have contacted us find a psychiatrist, therapist or clinic that fits their needs, budget and location.

OpenRemote4–6 hours a week for at least six months

Clinical

Licensed clinician volunteer

Licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who can offer a small number of pro bono or reduced-fee appointments.

OpenHybridOne to four appointments a month, scheduled by you

Operations

Resource research volunteer

Keep our resource library accurate: verify hotlines, clinic details, medication assistance programs and eligibility rules.

OpenRemote2–4 hours a week, flexible

Outreach

Community outreach volunteer

Tell people who need us that we exist, through community organizations, clinics, schools, faith groups and online communities.

OpenHybrid3–5 hours a month

Fundraising

Fundraising and grants volunteer

Research grant opportunities and help prepare applications that pay for appointments, medication and evaluations.

OpenRemote3–5 hours a week, project based

Access

Translation and interpretation volunteer

Translate intake materials and resource guides, or interpret during care navigation calls.

OpenRemoteOccasional, by request

01Send the form with the role you are interested in and your availability.
02We reply within five business days to arrange a short conversation.
03References, and a background check where the role involves the public.
04Induction training, then supervised work before you go solo.

What we ask of every volunteer

Be 18 or older and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Never give clinical advice or make treatment decisions.
Escalate anything urgent to staff straight away.
Keep the commitment you agree to, and tell us early if it changes.

Prefer to help another way? See all ways to help.