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Volunteer With Us

Black Girls Mental Health Foundation exists to close the gap in culturally responsive mental health care for Black and Brown women, from the perinatal period through motherhood and beyond. Our clinical capacity is still small, which means volunteers are not a nice to have, they are core to how we reach the community. When you volunteer, you are the reason a mother hears about a support group she did not know existed, or a young woman finds a therapist who looks like her and gets it.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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    Event and Tabling Support

    Staff outreach tables, greet attendees, and distribute flyers and program information at community events. You are often the first face a mama sees when she learns about BGMHF.

  • Two young women with curly hair, wearing white t-shirts, filling or organizing donation bins in a room with white walls and a window.

    Diaper Bag Preparation

    Assemble diaper bags with essential supplies for community members. Bags are distributed at events or delivered directly to families' doors. A simple task with a direct, tangible impact.

  • Three women at a community event booth outdoors, with a table and chairs, under a pavilion with a fenced background.

    Program and Event Staffing

    Support logistics at BGMHF-hosted events including support groups, open house and connection nights, trainings, and retreats. Help our team stay focused on the mamas we are serving.

  • Screenshot of a virtual meeting with fifteen participants, mostly women, smiling and looking at their cameras, with varied backgrounds including home and office settings.

    Virtual Volunteer Roles

    Support virtual support groups, trainings, and background administrative work for those who cannot attend in person. Location is no barrier to making a difference.

  • Three women at a promotional booth with banners, one woman is wearing a floral dress and holding a brochure, and two women behind the table are engaged in conversation with her.

    Internships

    For students and early-career professionals wanting hands-on experience alongside our clinical and community work. Build real skills in the maternal mental health space while giving back.

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    Skilled and Professional Volunteering

    For those with relevant backgrounds in health education, doula work, or peer leadership who want to guest-lead a session or training. Your expertise directly strengthens our programs.

You belong here if you care about maternal wellness. You do not need a clinical background. You need to care about the mission and be willing to show up for it.

Who Should Volunteer

  • Community members, students, sorority and fraternity organizations, and campus groups

  • Professionals including therapists, doulas, and health educators looking to give back

  • Anyone 18 or older. Ages 15 to 17 are eligible when affiliated with a high school volunteer program

  • Anyone willing to complete a short application: registration form, a one-minute video intro, valid state ID, emergency contact, and a liability waiver

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Where We Volunteer

At an indoor exhibition booth for Black Girls Mental Health Collective, two women with dark skin are talking to a representative seated at the table. The booth displays posters about mental health empowerment for Black women, and promotional materials are arranged on the table. The background features black curtains and large posters with images of Black women and health-related messages.
At an indoor exhibition booth for Black Girls Mental Health Collective, two women with dark skin are talking to a representative seated at the table. The booth displays posters about mental health empowerment for Black women, and promotional materials are arranged on the table. The background features black curtains and large posters with images of Black women and health-related messages.

Opportunities are organized by county/regions, so volunteers can find events near them. Current active regions include Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, and Alameda County, and more, with opportunities also available virtually for those outside these areas. All opportunities, in-person and virtual, are listed and managed through our volunteer dashboard, where volunteers can browse events by location, sign up, and update their availability.

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Why Volunteer With Us

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    Community with people who care

    Join a network of women and allies committed to maternal wellness.

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    Real skills in community outreach

    Build hands-on experience in event coordination, maternal health outreach, and community engagement.

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    Access to the maternal health network

    Connect with clinicians, advocates, and organizations working at the intersection of race and reproductive health.

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    Tangible impact you can see

    Every event you support connects a mama to resources that could change the trajectory of her care.

Take the Next Step

Ready to get involved?

Fill out the form and let us know how you would like to help. We will be in touch with upcoming opportunities.

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