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20 people are interested
Build a Better Community. Be a leader!
ORGANIZATION: CONTACT Helpline
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20 people are interested
This is your opportunity to become an engaged leader right in your own community. CONTACT is growing and this is your chance to be a part of something big.
CONTACT Helpline is seeking motivated board members to serve as the leaders for the organization. As a Board member you will ensure that CONTACT is meeting the needs of our community with vision and collaboration.
Board members are asked to participate in 6 board meetings per year and at least 6 committee meetings per year. In addition, you will serve as a a fiscal leader and role model for CONTACT, by participating in fund-raising events and bringing in new resources to CONTACT. You will help create the next generation of services right in your own community.
More opportunities with CONTACT Helpline
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CONTACT Helpline
Location:
P.O. Box 90035, Harrisburg, PA 17109, US
Mission Statement
CONTACT Helpline’s mission is "Compassionate listening and vital resource referrals, 24/7", and its vision is to build a better community one connection at a time.
Description
Every day Resource Navigators and Helpline Specialists assist Central Pennsylvania (including Dauphin and Cumberland Counties) residents who call our Emotional Listening and Support and PA 211 lines to find resources for housing, shelter, food, utilities, physical and mental health concerns and so many more. Working across multiple systems, Helpline Specialists and Resource Navigators connect callers to resources to meet their basic needs.
Individuals reach out to the emotional listening and support line for varied reasons including sadness, anger, loneliness, grief, fear, substance use/abuse, mental health issues, marital/partner relationship, anxiety, stress, or to celebrate an achievement or milestone. Limited access to mental health treatment caused by scarcity of mental health resources, financial hardships, and social stigma associated with mental illness often prevents folks from seeking and obtaining adequate mental health treatment. Left without intervention, mental health issues escalate. According to NAMI (2020), 1 in 8 visits to U.S. emergency rooms are related to mental health and substance use disorder.
CONTACT Helpline supports any individual who needs help. Services are available to all regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity, or physical abilities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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P.O. Box 90035Harrisburg, PA 17109
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Executive Admin
- Resource Development / Management
- Business Development
- Professional Development
- Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Board meetings are held every other month.
- There are committee meetings and CONTACT events.