Community Event Volunteers – Mental Health Action Day (San Diego)

My Good Brain (MGB) is a 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to youth mental wellness through art and play. MGB is hosting a free, family-friendly Mental Health Action Day event focused on art, creativity, and emotional wellness.

We’re looking for community event volunteers to help us create a welcoming, supportive space for children, teens, and families in the San Diego community. This is a hands-on, community-centered event where volunteers will directly support activities that promote mental wellness in a fun and accessible way.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteers will help support different parts of the event, including:

• Welcoming and engaging with participants
• Assisting at art & wellness activity stations (coloring, mindfulness jar, etc.)
• Helping families understand activities
• Supporting the mental health resource table
• Assisting with setup (canopies, tables, materials)
• Helping with the cleanup and breakdown after the event
• Light event support (guiding flow, etc.)

Commitment

• One-day event (Saturday, May 23, 2026)
• Volunteers are asked to stay for their full shift if possible (setup, event support, after-event cleanup)
  • Setting up (begins at 8 AM)
  • Event (10 AM – 3 PM)
  • After event cleanup(begins at 3 PM)

Who This Is For

This is a great fit for people who:

• Enjoy working with children and families
• Care about mental health and community wellness
• Are friendly, patient, and open to engaging with others
• Are comfortable in a hands-on, interactive environment

No prior experience is required, though experience working with children or in community settings is a plus!

Skills You’ll Gain

• Community outreach & engagement
• Event support & coordination
• Working with children and families
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration in a live event setting
• Exposure to mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) tools
• Facilitating creative, hands-on activities

Why Volunteer with My Good Brain:

• Support mental health awareness in your community
• Gain experience in community outreach and event support
• Be part of a meaningful, creative, and youth-centered event
• Volunteer with a team focused on making mental health more accessible

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About My Good Brain

My Good Brain is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Dr. Danessa Mayo, licensed clinical psychologist and visual artist. Our mission is to promote youth mental wellness through art and play, and to model good mental health for young people by showing adults engaging joyfully in creative expression. Our San Diego chapter is based at Liberty Station in Point Loma.