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Youth Mental Health & Arts Volunteer – San Diego Toolkit Assembly

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Date:
    October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+

    Description

    My Good Brain (MGB) is a 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth mental wellness through art and play. We’re looking for volunteers to join us at our San Diego location on Saturday, October 10, to help assemble our Fall 2026 art therapy toolkits for donation to five local Title I elementary schools.

    This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in youth mental health, art, community service, nonprofit work, or supporting local schools. No prior experience is required!

    Volunteer Responsibilities:

    Volunteers will help prepare and assemble toolkits, including:

    • Organizing art and activity materials
    • Packing materials into individual toolkits
    • Preparing toolkits for distribution
    • Helping keep the assembly area organized
    • Assisting with setup and cleanup as needed

    Commitment

    • Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    • Location: 2785 Truxtun Rd Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92106
    • This is a one-day, in-person volunteer opportunity

    Volunteers who can stay for the full event are especially appreciated!

    Who This Is For

    This opportunity may be a good fit if you:

    • Are interested in youth mental health, art, or community service
    • Enjoy hands-on projects and working as part of a team
    • Are dependable and willing to help with organizing and packing materials
    • Are friendly, dependable, and comfortable engaging with others

    No prior volunteer experience is required.

    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.

    Location

    On-site

    My Good Brain (San Diego Office)

    2785 Truxtun Rd suite 202, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

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