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The main goal of our Board of Directors is to oversee Dial an Empath's programs and policies. Board members ensure that Dial an Empath has adequate resources in order to advance their missions and expand their community outreach programs. Board members assist in promoting Dial an Empath and brainstorm effective ways to do so throughout the country. Board members provide financial oversight and assist in strategic planning for Dial an Empath.
It sounds fancy, but Dial an Empath is a very informal, open-minded organization. We welcome all walks of life and believe everyone has something unique to bring to the table.
Dial an Empath as an organization works to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for those we help, using active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and safety planning skills. Our wish is that our board members can be passionate and knowledgeable about this as well.
Currently, Dial an Empath operates a 24-hour emotional support hotline and assists the general public via our social media and website. We offer a wide range of services and hope to further develop such things over time.
In order to be nominated for our Board of Directors, you will need to complete our application process. You will be asked to become familiar with Dial an Empath's mission and operations. Our wish is that our Board of Directors is passionate about the same things we are. Throughout the process, all prospective board members are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible. You will also be given the materials for our free mental health training course which our volunteers are asked to participate in. Nominations are made via the application below. When skills and qualifications match our ideal board member, existing board members are given the opportunity to nominate the candidate. You will notified whether or not you are nominated for a position.
While the training materials will teach you how we help others, volunteering for our Board of Directors also offers tremendous value to you as an individual.
Many of us want to make a positive impact on others, but don’t have the means to support a busy volunteering schedule. One of the key benefits of participating in Dial an Empath's Board of Directors is the ability to make a difference from home. This makes it easy to balance your work life, volunteer life, and personal life. Allowing board members to participate from home also eliminates transportation costs and saves time spent commuting, creating a much more flexible approach to making a difference.
As the United States faces an ongoing mental health crisis, it is crucial to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding these issues. Through mental health volunteering, we become equipped with the knowledge to create a community that prioritizes mental health and well-being and promotes a culture of awareness and non-judgmental support. This will create resources to assist those who need mental health support achieve and maintain better emotional well-being.
By practicing and strategizing tools for managing mental health concerns in others, you’ll increase your own self-awareness and emotional intelligence. As a board member with Dial an Empath you develop critical problem-solving and decision-making skills. You’ll learn to recognize and manage stress, anxiety, and depression using positive coping mechanisms. You’ll also improve your communication skills, learning how to effectively support others through active listening and thoughtfully communicate your own feelings.
More than two thirds of our volunteers and board members use the skills they learn through the training and their experience to benefit their own emotional well-being. They are provided with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage difficult situations. As a board member you learn how to recognize and manage your own stress, anxiety, depression, due to needing to recognize it in others. In turn, you develop coping skills and positive habits that promote resilience and emotional wellness.
We request all our board members commit to serving on the Dial an Empath board for one calendar year.
The Dial an Empath Board of Directors holds virtual meetings four times a year. Depending on the role you serve in, you may have more involvement throughout the year. The quarterly board meetings last between 1-2 hours. Board members will receive at least 30 days notice in order to coordinate schedules. Throughout the year board members may be asked to participate in Dial an Empath events. All board members actively exchange ideas with other members in group chats.
So you’re ready to take the next steps and start your journey as a volunteer on our Board of Directors? Amazing! We’re thrilled to have you! Before you get started, make sure you have access to reliable internet, a personal computer, and a personal mobile smart phone. We accept applications on a rolling basis but space is limited so get started today!
Step One: Complete the form below
Step Two: Participate in a phone/video interview
Step Three: Be nominated, elected, and start changing lives!
Please Note: all current open positions are filled on a volunteer basis. These are unpaid positions that require a time commitment.
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