Please note: While we are accepting applications, the review process and placements are delayed at this time. Please don’t hesitate and reach out to internships@mhanc.org with any questions.
Mental Health Association of Nassau County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, sex, disability, familial status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. Mental Health Association of Nassau County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
We value and rely upon your volunteer support. The donation of your time helps to keep our agency vital and has a profound impact not only on the lives of those we serve, but also on our community as a whole.
The following are volunteer opportunities available through the MHANC:
1. Internships and Volunteer Opportunities (Unpaid)
Please note that the MHANC requires a minimum commitment of ten (10) hours per week to intern or volunteer.
Students seeking a work experience in the mental health field may find a meaningful experience in one of our programs or services. Availability of internships is dependent on the availability of supervisors.
Please download our Internship and Volunteer Placement Application e-mail the completed document to internships@mhanc.org
2. Compeer Program
A Compeer is an adult who volunteers to spend time each week with a person recovering from a psychiatric disability who is living in the community. The friendship that develops becomes important to both the Compeer and the adult he or she is meeting with.
For further information about the Compeer Program, please contact the Compeer Coordinator at:
Phone: (516) 489-2322, ext. 1260
E-mail: alewis@mhanc.org
3. The Players
The Mental Health Players is an interactive improv group comprised of community volunteers who perform throughout the year for civic and/or religious organizations, senior groups, schools and more. The Players perform realistic vignettes about mental health challenges, giving the audience a dynamic opportunity to learn about the different faces of mental illness and the reality of stigma.
Performances are scheduled by appointment, both day and evening.
Become a Player
If you like to act and are comfortable with improvisation, you can volunteer your time and talents to promote awareness and understanding of the stigmatized mental health world. Join The Players and experience a unique opportunity to help fight stigma through Nassau County.
For further information please contact Rachel Priest
Phone: (516) 489-2322, ext. 1251
E-mail: rpriest@mhanc.org