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Applications are always open for the  Ambassador Program.

AMBASSADOR PORTAL

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ABOUT

The Ambassador Program is a volunteer program that will advocate for the reduction of stigma related to Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (MH/SUD), and support SPBH staff and the Community Outreach and Education Committee members in the community. SPBH Ambassadors will be responsible for promoting SPBH services and initiatives both on community advocacy and legislative issues.

BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER

Educate the community & advocate for behavioral health to reduce stigma

Make a difference in the lives of fellow Nassau County residents

Empower all voices

Build social consciousness

Implement your passions to benefit others

PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING

Fulfill your mind and body

Reduce stress

Achieve/provide a sense of purpose

Keep mentally stimulated

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Get to know Nassau County and Northeast Florida residents

Meet and connect with new people

Establish strong relationships

Feel valued and part of a team

Focus on trust, inclusion, and individual equity

AMBASSADOR ACTIVITIES

As a volunteer Ambassador, you will have many opportunities to represent Starting Point in the community. In each and every activity, your primary objective will be to:

Educate & Inform

Ambassadors will educate and inform the community about behavioral healthcare. Ambassadors will increase the public's knowledge about mental health and substance use issues.

Advocate

Ambassadors will advocate to reduce mental health and substance use stigma in Nassau County and Northeast Florida.

Build Organization Awareness & Recognition

Ambassadors will improve SPBH brand recognition, achieve top of mind awareness, and positively influence how the public thinks and feels about our brand.

Increase Engagement

Ambassadors will inform the public about SPBH services with focused attention on Community Outreach and Education program offerings. (I.e., MHFA, TMHFA, Community Conversations, and Being Well, Starting Now).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Complete Ambassador Application

Pass a Level 1 Background Screening

Complete Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Complete Ambassador Orientation

Participate in a Team Environment

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are always open for the Starting Point Ambassador Program. Below are step-by-step instructions for what you can expect during the process.

Step 1: Complete Your Application

Apply online or in person.

Step 2: Join Us for an Interview

We want to learn a bit more about your interest in volunteering. Join us for an interview so we can get to know you a bit better

Step 3: Complete Onboarding

During onboarding, you will complete a local background screening, the Mental Health First Aid Training, and the Ambassador Orientation.

Step 4: Start Advocating

Congratulations! You are now a Starting Point Ambassador. You will be given plenty of opportunities to make a difference in Nassau County.

For questions about the Ambassador Program or the application process, please contact our Community Liaison/Trainer, Katrina Robinson-Wheeler, at krobinson@spbh.org.