Current Spark Mental Wellness Opportunities

Licensed Mental Health Professional Volunteer

Volunteer with Spark to expand access to care by providing short‑term counseling (up to 10 sessions) for people facing barriers, facilitating support groups, and mentoring emerging clinicians through clinical supervision; the role is flexible and eligible for reimbursements on approved costs. To apply, you must hold an active clinical license and be prepared to offer brief counseling and or group facilitation or supervision, commit to a flexible schedule, align with Spark’s mission of equity and access, and complete Spark’s onboarding and screening steps.

Volunteers activities include:

Short‑term counseling (up to 10 Sessions) for those who have barriers to accessing mental health services.
Facilitate support groups
Mentor emerging clinicians (Candidates) through clinical supervision. Flexible scheduling and reimbursements for eligible costs. </aside>

Program Support Volunteer (Non‑clinical)

Help with outreach, events, intake support, and resource development to keep the program running smoothly.

Volunteer benefits include:

Flexible opportunities that fit a variety of schedules and skill sets
Build experience in community outreach, special events, and program operations
Learn Spark’s systems and contribute to measurable program outcomes
Great entry point to explore future clinical or leadership pathways </aside>

Mental Wellness Task Force of Colorado Member (Non‑clinical)

Help shape statewide collaboration to expand access to mental wellness services across Colorado. Members advise Spark’s Mental Wellness Program and partner coalitions on strategy, partnerships, and best practices. Ideal candidates are Licensed mental health professionals, clinical candidate, school mental health leaders, public health, or community partners with relevant lived experience or a familiarity with Colorado’s mental health ecosystem and equity‑focused approaches. Check out our Public Facing MW Task Force Page

Volunteer activities include:

Participate in monthly virtual meetings and in‑person task force events
Share expertise on community needs, ethics, and evidence‑informed practices
Provide input on program design, school‑based initiatives, and support group models
Activate your network to connect resources, speakers, and partner sites
Review light pre‑reads or brief surveys between meetings as needed </aside>

Clinical Candidate Seeking Supervision (Volunteer + Reduced Rate Clinical Supervision)

Post‑graduate candidates support community services a minimum of 4 hours/month while receiving affordable, high‑quality clinical supervision through Spark.

Volunteer benefits include:

Reduced‑rate, high‑quality clinical supervision with experienced supervisors
Structured community service that builds your hours and competencies
Exposure to diverse client needs across brief interventions and groups
Professional networking within Spark’s community </aside>

MSW Student Supervisor

An Individual with a Master’s in Social Work who has at least two years post‑graduation may serve as a supervisor for a graduate intern during their internship. This role provides weekly supervision aligned with university requirements and supports the intern’s professional growth.

Volunteer benefits include:

Strengthen supervision skills and earn relevant experience
Direct impact on developing emerging social workers
Flexible commitment with structured weekly cadence
Leadership experience that supports career advancement </aside>

Graduate Intern (Master’s‑level)

There are three volunteer pathways for graduate students in social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields:

(1) School‑Based Mental Wellness Internship

(2) Mental Wellness Program Internship

(3) Spark Partner Agency Supervision Support at an external host site (where Spark provides 3rd‑party supervision)

Volunteer benefits include:

Direct, supervised experience tailored to your program requirements
Options across school‑based, program, and partner‑site settings
Skill development in assessment, brief interventions, groups, and community collaboration
Integrated supervision with opportunities for training and case consultation </aside>

Support Group Facilitator

Lead or co‑lead structured support groups in collaboration with community partners. Topics may include grief, recovery, caregiver support, and more. See current groups run by MWP volunteers.

Volunteer benefits include:

Facilitation experience with evidence‑informed group models
Ongoing coaching and materials from Spark to support quality delivery
Opportunities to specialize by topic and population
Build community partnerships and referral pathways </aside>