Volunteer Opportunities
Mindspring accomplishes its mission through the kindness of our dedicated volunteers. There are various ways to contribute as a volunteer at Mindspring, and while some opportunities are exclusive to individuals in Des Moines, Iowa, we welcome anyone outside the local area to complete the interest form. Thank you for your understanding as we work on expanding capacity and creating additional opportunities for all volunteers!
The following opportunities are only available to those who are local to Des Moines, Iowa.
Hearing Voices Facilitators
The Hearing Voices volunteer will assist staff with the coordination and facilitation of the Hearing Voices program created by Pat Deegan, PhD. The goal of this program is to increase empathy and understanding related to individuals who hear voices and is often conducted with the Des Moines Police Department and other local community based organizations.
Tabling and Outreach Associate
The Tabling and Outreach Associate will help increase awareness in the community related to the programs and training Mindspring offers. They will attend various community events as a representative of Mindspring by passing out Mindspring resources and materials to those attending, and share information about our programs and upcoming events.
Fundraising Events
Each year Mindspring hosts two major fundraising events; a golf tournament in September and a trivia night in Feburary. Our fundraising event volunteers will help with various tasks throughout the event to help with general operations of the fundraiser and help us raise money for the organization!
The following opportunities are available to all volunteers!
Share your Story Initiative
Share your mental health story with us to share on the Mindspring Mental Health Alliance social media. Our goal with this initiative is to decrease stigma surrounding mental health and promote wellness, recovery, and hope. As a Share your Story volunteer, you have the opportunity to let others know they are not alone and there is hope. Write your mental health story and send it to support@mindspringhealth.org when it is completed. We are actively recruiting for this role!
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please fill out our form below and a Mindspring representative will reach out! For questions or further information please email Alex at arohn@mindspringhealth.org