MHA volunteers contribute over 26,241 hours which translates to $514,586 annually
Please Join Them!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MHA Board members, match the profile in areas of expertise and interest that will strengthen and broaden the agency.  Board members actively promote and support the mission of MHA, develop the Strategic Plan and  determine agency policy and procedure.  The Board meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at noon.  If interested please complete the Board profile Click Here.  The profile will be forwarded to the Membership committee for their review and consideration.

CAFÉ – Client run café is open for lunch only, located in a thriving business complex in Orange – prepare and serve light lunches, sandwiches and soups, – set and clean-up for daily restaurant operation – open Monday through Friday

CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM – Facilitate groups which are offered to clubhouse members, assist facilities manager, provide transportation for field trips and outings.  Activities are designed to enhance social and communication skills.  Groups meet on a weekly basis

HEARING ADVOCACY – Advocates fill a legally state mandated role to ensure that involuntarily detained persons in a psychiatric hospital have the opportunity to express their views regarding hospitalization, advocates support them through the process.  Advocates review patient’s charts, interview patients, and attend probable cause hearings with the patient.  Knowledge of mental illness is preferred.  2-4 hours per week, a 6 month commitment is needed.  Training is provided.


HOLIDAYS, Homeless Programs – Prepare and serve holiday meals (Thanksgiving, Christmas), organize festive activities, provide holiday gifts. 

HOMELESS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER – Provide support and assistance to homeless adults.  Plan and lead activities, which may include games, groups, exercise, crafts.  Assist with meal preparation and serving. 

HOUSING – General Office Assistant, clerical duties including answering telephones, filing, organizing charts.  “Community Friend” – provide home visits to newly housed clients to lessen isolation and enhance client well-being.  Landlord Liaison – telephone and in-person communication to mha client landlords to expand housing options with knowledge of current list of vacancies, renter policy, acceptance of section 8 housing vouchers etc. Training will be provided

MENTOR PROGRAM – PROJECT TOGETHER –Volunteers mentors are matched children, youth and parents that receive mental health treatment through the County of Orange Health Care Agency, Children and Youth Services.  For complete details on becoming a mentor (click here)

OUTPATIENT CLINICS – General office Assistant, clerical duties include answering telephones, filing, organizing charts, scheduling appointments.  Knowledge of general office operations and interpersonal communication skills a plus.  Volunteers must sign a confidentiality form and follow all MHA policies and procedures.  Hours are flexible M-F, 8am – 5pm – a 6 month commitment is appreciated

SPECIAL EVENTS/COMMUNITY EDUCATION – Serve on planning committees of MHA Community Service Award Luncheon (February 24, 2011) and/or Meeting of the Minds (May 10, 2011).  Committee meetings will begin in September 2010 for these (2) events. Community events -  Consumer Holiday Party (Dec. 2010) and Celebration Recovery Picnic (July, 2010). For further information on all events call (714) 547-7559

SPECIAL PROJECTS – Short term projects - assist with mailings, event registration preparation, etc., as needed.  Primarily -  November/December, January/February, April/  May

THRIFT SHOP/JOB TRAINING CENTER – Job Coach – provide training and support to clients in preparation for community employment;  including workplace culture, merchandising skills, time management, and customer service  Stock Clerk – sort merchandise, price, display and assist customers, Donation Coordinator – schedule pick-ups and deliveries, assist with furniture relocation – Design Display Window – Select items from thrift shop to create a display for window fronting Main Street in Santa Ana, change out monthly

WIT (Whatever it Takes) Community Court Program – Trained individual to facilitate weekly literacy group (reading, writing, spelling etc.)  - Yoga instructor, to create and lead weekly yoga group.  6 week time commitment

FULFILL COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
For Further information call: (714) 547-7559