Want to learn more about behavioral health topics? Interested in volunteering with the Mental Health Association of Maryland? Join the Citizen Action Team!
The Citizen Action Team brings together consumers, providers, advocates, and passionate individuals to help those living with mental illness and addiction pursue fulfilling lives. With the Citizen Action Team, you will have the opportunity to learn about behavioral health topics, attend trainings, educate communities, and volunteer with MHAMD. Be sure to join the Commit2Five campaign, a branch within the Citizen Action Team, to receive weekly emails with 5-minute change-making advocacy activities.
On April 30, 2016 we held our first orientation of 2016. We are excited to add five newly trained volunteers to the team. This new group learned about MHAMD programs and participated in a lively discussion about how they wanted to spend their volunteer time. Everyone had a great time at the mock health fair and can’t wait to staff their first one!
The beauty in joining the Citizen Action Team is that you choose educational and volunteer opportunities that spark your interest and highlight your strengths; you can dedicate as little or as much time as your schedule will allow. Current volunteers conduct research, assist with material development and social media, plan and attend community events, and participate in advocacy efforts.
We will hold another volunteer orientation in June, more details to come. Sign up for the Citizen Action Team soon!