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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
MHAGC Grant Writer Overview At MHAGC, grant writing includes research and preparation of grant proposals. To develop proposals, volunteer will work with Organizational Advancement Director to familiarize themselves with MHAGC’s programs, goals and financial needs before looking into potential funding sources. Typical Work Conduct a range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources Help to find foundations and corporations and to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants Help finance to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs Help organization comply with grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors Help to keep detailed documentation regarding grant schedules, solicitations, and awards Time Commitment 4+ hours per week, can be remote or in-person, or a combination of both General Requirements Outstanding grammar and research skills College Credit Opportunity This position can be designed for undergraduate or graduate program internship/practicum credits. The exact number of hours and responsibilities can be tailored to meet the requirements of individual programs.
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Are you interested in saving lives? Reducing the stigma of mental illness? Helping adolescents to maneuver successfully through the challenges of teen years? COVID has reeked havoc on the mental health of teens, parents and educators. With the new school year in September, teachers will have to deal with COVID related mental health issues making our programs more than necessary. Do you want to be a Director in an organization that works to support our students, families, educators and as such our communities? If the answer is yes, we have just the volunteer opportunity for you! The Mental Health Association Board of Directors has voted to increase the number of Directors. We're looking for individuals who desire to support an organization working to save lives, prevent mental illnesses and educate our youth, their families and education professionals with the goal to create holistically supportive school and home environments that are conducive to brain health, learning and emotional wellness. MHAGC is particularly seeking Board Directors with business expertise, knowledge of the nonprofit world, and fundraising experience. Previous Board experience is helpful but not necessary. There is a financial give/get requirement- no worries if it is difficult to give- helping bring others to events and asking others to donate serves the same person. That is something that can be discussed and mutually agreed upon. We work with you on this! MHAGC Directors go beyond traditional volunteering and into the highest level of visionary leadership for the organization, assuming leadership responsibilities while serving as a community ambassador for the MHAGC mission. Serving as an MHAGC Director provides a unique opportunity to put your passion for a social cause into action by applying your experience and expertise to help advance an organization's impact. It's a rewarding way to fulfill your need to serve your community. PLEASE NOTE; THERE IS A $3,000 GIVE/GET EACH YEAR along with other requirements.
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
Overview The Program Facilitator will present and deliver MHAGC mental health education programs in a high school setting. Facilitators will also distribute and grade program assessment tools. MHAGC Educational Programming (80% - 96 hrs) Presentation of MHAGC Educational Programming: The cornerstone MHAGC educational program is Living-to-learn (L2L). L2L is a 10-week, 15 lesson curriculum presented to Chicago Public High School freshmen. Lessons include the following topics: Stress, Mental Health, and Counseling; Secondary Illness; Depression; Suicide; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Conduct Disorder; Self-Injurious Behavior; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Eating Disorders; Autism; Substance Abuse; Bipolar; Schizophrenia. Administer Assessments: Assessments are conducted before, during, and after the program to measure current knowledge and stigma, as well as prevalence of disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse. Grading and Interpretation of Assessments: Assessments are graded and the results analyzed through SPSS to determine relative effectiveness of the program. Facilitators may also use Excel for this process. These duties require outside preparation and grading. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication (5% - 6 hrs) Facilitators are responsible for contacting school counselors, social workers, and psychologists to facilitate their introduction to each class of students. Facilitators will provide counselors tracking forms/incident reports in relation to students who have sought help after viewing a presentation. Referrals to Community Resources (5% - 6 hrs) Facilitators will also be required to refer students who come forward for follow-up based on the MHAGC guidelines in doing so. Administration (10% - 12 hrs) Additional duties may be asked of the Facilitator during the semester such as updating the list of Chicagoland Mental Health Agencies used for referrals in the MHAGC Directory & engaging in activities that help spread awareness about MHAGC. Time Commitment This position is primarily designed for graduate program internship/practicum credits. The exact number of hours and responsibilities can be tailored to meet the requirements of individual programs. The above percentages of based off of a 120-hour internship/practicum requirement. At times, Facilitators may be Seniors in undergraduate psychology programs that have exhibited a level of excellence in their studies and are seeking graduate training in psychology. The program is administered in Chicago area schools one day per week for 10 weeks, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Facilitators must commit to spending one full 8-hour day per week facilitating in schools. The exact day depends of the needs and preference of the individual schools. Facilitators will undergo training by a Program Manager to ensure an in-depth understanding and mastery of the curriculum. This will occur prior to the commencement of the 10-week program. Facilitators will be supervised an advised by the Program Manager. General Requirements Facilitators must be comfortable with public speaking and have some familiarity with SPSS or Excel. MHAGC programs delve into the daily life of Chicago high school students, and facilitators should be prepared for a diverse, interesting experience!
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Mental Health Education Volunteer We are in need of volunteers to provide mental health education sessions online. We are looking for about 4 volunteers, and spend several days (flexible schedule for the training) preparing/training the trainer to provide the sessions. The actual live sessions are scheduled by the organization we will be providing this education to. You will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Teachers and veterans are welcome to join us for this opportunity to work towards helping educate about mental illness. Some Teaching experience is a must and mental health is a big plus.. Retired teachers, social workers and others in the mental health industry are welcome. Thank you!
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Overview This volunteer will help in the updating and implementation of the MHAGC educational programs, working with Ed and other volunteers and staff to analyze, assess, improve and expand the educational programs currently available. Typical Work Design, develop, update and review new and existing curriculum content, training materials, training modules, and other programs Manage delivery aspects of curriculum Help MHAGC identify programming needs Assist MHAGC Identify new programming opportunities Help with the implementation of programming and the training/onboarding of facilitators and volunteers Time Commitment 3-5 hours per week - Flexible -what works for you General Requirements Experience with the design, development and implementation of educational curriculum. Online education and webinar expertise a plus.
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2021
