Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer at any age or as a student intern. Email our team at volunteer@YouthWell.org or call 805.770.1930 if you have any questions.
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View full list of Santa Barbara County VOLUNTEER & INTERN opportunities > from multiple organizations
YouthWell works with our community partners on youth mental health and wellness early intervention and prevention.
SUBMIT APPLICATION, RESUME, & COVER LETTER >>
CONTACT: hiring@youthwell.org
CURRENT OPENINGS...
**If there is a position open but your hours don't fit and you need more or less, feel free to reach out - we have flexibility with some of our positions.
- Family Care Coordinator & Wellness Navigator
Print/View: JOB DESCRIPTION - 15-20 hours depending on individual - Bilingual a plus but not required. This could be a great position for a parent with lived experience who has navigated the mental health system and is compassionate with strong organizational skills.
- - Development, Outreach, & Fundraising Coordinator
Grant writing experience a plus.
Print/View: JOB DESCRIPTION - 10-25 hours depending on individual
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We can use your help even if you are not sure where you fit into the puzzle (write cards, create care kits). contact: volunteer@YouthWell.org
If you are interested in being part of the solution and helping create better support systems for youth in Santa Barbara County, consider serving on a YouthWell Committee or contacting us to find out other ways you can volunteer.
Take a Mental Health First Aid or QPR training & earn volunteer hours. Empowers teens and parents with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community.
View full list of Santa Barbara County volunteer & intern opportunities > from multiple organizations
SUBMIT APPLICATION, RESUME, COVER LETTER >
CONTACT: volunteer@youthwell.org
PRINT/VIEW: Print flyer with list of opportunities >
#1 Mental Wellness Outreach & Program Support - YouthWell is seeking high school or college students [ages 15-25] who have a passion for mental health and wellness. Multiple opportunities for community engagement and supporting the YouthWell team in areas of program/event preparation and followup, data collection and processing, table hosting, and social media support. We also have opportunities to work on our online resource directory and help with website updates. Students will also have exposure to how Collaboratives work together towards change. Start anytime of the year. YouthWell Intern Position
#2 Join the Youth Advocacy Board (YAB) - High school students can apply in the spring and the internship starts in the fall. Contact YAB@youthwell.org Learn more and view the application >
Become a Brand Ambassador for mental health. Open year-round to parents & students (ages 12-25).
PRINT/VIEW: Brand Ambassador Volunteer Position.
SEND COVER LETTER: A. Why are you interested in becoming a Mental Wellness Brand Ambassador? B. How much, if anything, do you know about youth mental health in Santa Barbara County? C. Include whether you are [1] a student or parent, [2] are of SB County you live, [3] school you attend and grade if you are a student.
You are also invited to get involved with the COMPASSION PROJECT and pay it forward with "simple acts of kindness." The Compassion Project is focused on providing "simple acts of kindness". We want to involve parents in the conversation, train parent mentors, and offer nurturing gestures (ie: meal) that show you matter and someone cares.
View a list of CURRENT JOB OPENINGS >
YouthWell is working with our community partners to keep an updated list of Job Opportunities in Santa Barbara County related to behavioral health. Currently one of the challenges of getting services for youth is not having enough staff to fill the positions.
In order to increase resources in our community, we need to raise funds. We need business partners and individual contributors. MAKE A DONATION