Get Involved

There is always a need for volunteers. In addition to the volunteer opportunities below, other volunteer opportunities are available (including serving as a member of our board). If you would like to get involved with the Mental Health Association in Morgan County, please call 256-353-1160.

Ways you can help…

Friendship House

• Prepare or donate lunch
• Provide entertainment
• Make a financial donation
• Donate door prizes
• Donate BINGO prizes
• Demonstrate and teach an arts and craft activity or game
• Join the Friendship House Volunteer Team

Alzheimer’s Program

• Arrange an educational presentation for your club, church, or service organization.
• Host an educational program to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and about how you can support family, friends, or neighbors who have dementia.
• Refer your family, friend, or neighbor who is dealing with Alzheimer’s to the Alzheimer’s Program for support and education about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Support “Project Reach” Scholarships by making a financial donation.
• Give a memorial or honorarium to the Alzheimer’s Program in honor or in memory of someone who have been challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Operation Santa Claus

• Make a financial donation.
• Adopt a wish list and shop for a person.
• Donate items that can be used for gifts. (Call MHA for a list of appropriate items.)
• Help the Executive Director with shopping.
• Help organize the gifts for the wrapping party.
• Attend the wrapping party and help wrap gifts.
• Make a dessert for the Operation Santa Claus Party.
• Volunteer to help at the Operation Santa Claus Party.

MHA Office Volunteers

• Answer the phone and direct calls. Greet visitors.
• Assemble program folders and packets.
• Help prepare mailings.
• Shred out of date documents.
• Organize materials for various programs.