Volunteer Services

“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give”
Winston Churchill

The Volunteer Services Program offers interested individuals in our community the opportunity to assist persons who are coping with the challenges of mental illness move toward recovery as well as support The Center’s mission of creating a healthy community through group and individual service projects.

The Center proudly looks at its valuable volunteers as important team members. All volunteers are provided with training, education, supervision and recognition. The Volunteer Program offers flexible hours, short and long term opportunities, and a supportive friendly atmosphere.

In an effort to help support a healthy community, The Center has a strong commitment to providing group service projects to businesses, schools and service groups. These projects are typically ½ or full day projects that provide the participants with the opportunity to MAKE A DIFFERENCE and contribute to improving the quality of community mental health care. Past projects included painting, landscaping, and home maintenance of our residential facilities.

If you would like more information regarding how you can make a difference contact Robin Sousa at 628-7706 X4119.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Child Care Volunteer - provide child care for children age 0-12 at our Child and Adolescent Services Program while parents and guardians meet with mental health professionals. A designated child care room with supplies is available. Tuesday 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and/or Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

One Plus Volunteer - provide support, friendship, and community integration to individuals coping with mental illness. Compassionate volunteers are matched in one-to-one friendships where they assist community members by developing trust, modeling social skills, and sharing interests and activities in the community. Volunteers meet with their “friends” 1-2 hours per week for a minimum commitment of 3 months.

One Plus Volunteer (Children) - provide support, mentoring, and community integration to children and teens. Volunteers enjoy activities with their clients 1 time per week for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

Group Painting Projects - groups of 5-20 people are needed to help keep Center facilities and residential programs clean and fresh. Both weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Lunch is provided for all full day projects.

Special Projects Volunteer - assist the Volunteer Coordinator with a variety of projects for volunteers, staff and the community. Fund-raisers, food drives, community events, group volunteer projects and more! On-call, as needed basis and lots of fun!

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