Volunteer

What do Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) volunteers and interns do?

Each day, their efforts help ring out hope and save lives across the state and country. Our dedicated and passionate volunteers can serve either in person at MHAGC facilities in Upstate South Carolina or remotely anywhere in the country from their homes, offices, and schools. Volunteers can use their commitment to fulfill school requirements for internships and field practicums and other obligations.

Volunteer and internship opportunities include 1) serving on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline a and 2) assisting in other ways (help update our database of resources, with marketing/fund development, volunteer recruitment/education efforts, etc.) to strengthen and support the agency's dynamic and comprehensive operations.

MHAGC needs volunteers for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, administrative support, marketing/development, supporting educational efforts, and more. 

Explore this page to see what volunteering/interning opportunities might spark your interest, and email volunteer@mhagc.org for more information.

Serving as a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Specialist

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline volunteers/interns give their time, effort and-most importantly-hearts to empathize with callers from across the country. 

As a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline volunteer/intern:

• You will help ring out hope to tens of thousands of callers/chatters/texters in-person in MHAGC's facilities or remotely in the comfort of your home. 
  
• You will greatly expand your knowledge about the mental and behavioral health, resources across the state and country, and the agency's programs.
• You will receive 65+ hours of classroom and live training including intensive active listening and crisis intervention training (which can be completed remotely), you will gain skills that are useful both in professional fields and everyday life.
• You will be part of a team of dedicated individuals who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you are interested in supporting crisis operations, please click here to fill out a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Volunteer Application today. Click here to hear testimonials about how this volunteer opportunity has changed the lives of callers AND volunteers.

Next Steps

Please email us volunteer@mhagc.org with your completed 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Volunteer Application or if you are interested in other volunteer/intern opportunities.

Thank you for considering this vital service and for your passion in ringing out hope!