Welcome to Mental Health Copilots' volunteer information page! If you have questions about our volunteer opportunities, please email info@mentalhealthcopilots.org.
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The Database Management (DM) Co-Team Lead will collaboratively support and coordinate the database team.
Time commitment: 4-6 hours per week; minimum commitment of 1 year
Requirements: Computer, high-speed internet, and phone; must be 18+
Assets: Flexibility, creative problem-solving, ability to initiate projects.
Role responsibilities:
Share leadership of the DM team with a Co-Team Lead in a constructive and positive manner
Facilitate a feedback-oriented culture within the team
Respond to volunteer questions
Source and facilitate training opportunities (topics may include effective research, contacting providers, etc.)
Identifying gaps in MHC procedures relevant to the DM team and contribute to solutions
Oversee database development: set goals for progress, content to be included, and search strategies, assign teams to special topics, etc.
Follow up on volunteer time sheets to ensure no volunteers are overburdened or falling behind. These conversations are supportive and are meant to check whether a volunteer is overextending themselves or has a personal circumstance which merits adjusting their volunteering commitment.
Participate in volunteer coaching and development conversations (with training and ongoing support)
Chair monthly meetings to provide updates and brainstorm ideas
Participate in monthly leadership meetings and quarterly team meetings
Conduct interviews for new team members
Candidates must provide a resume or CV, complete an interview, demonstrate their English proficiency in a brief assessment, and provide a satisfactory police check. If you have questions about MHC's volunteer opportunities, please contact info@mentalhealthcopilots.org.
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