Get Involved

Get Involved! Be a part of something extraordinary!

The Consortium invites you to get involved. A community of dedicated individuals makes The Consortium’s programs and mission possible. We strive to create a climate of service in which people’s contributions are honored and the sharing of wisdom is celebrated. When people’s voices are heard –when people come together and share from the heart, extraordinary things can happen. Many committed citizens already contribute their time and money in support of the Consortium’s values and mission.

Here are some ways to get involved at The Consortium:

Volunteer at the RECOVER Project in Greenfield or at the Career Initiatives Program, based in Holyoke. Positions at RECOVER include Group Facilitators, Social Events Coordinators, Newsletter Contributors, and Peer Mentors. Positions for Career Initiatives include Business Mentors and Art Consultants.

If you are interested in volunteering at the RECOVER Project, contact Laurie Kamansky at 413-774-5489 or lkamansky@theconsortiumwmtc.org. For Career Initiative volunteer positions, contact Oryx Cohen at 413-536-2401 x3032 or ocohen@theconsortiumwmtc.org.

Join our Human Rights Committee, a group of volunteers from varying backgrounds (medical, legal, clients, parents, etc) who act as advocates and educators in affirming, promoting and protecting human rights of individuals served by the Consortium. We are currently seeking an RN and an attorney to serve on this committee.

Contact Elaine Kalmar, Self-Advocacy Coordinator, at 413-536-2401 x3017 or ekalmar@theconsortiumwmtc.org for more information.

Apply for a Career Initiatives Grant or Community Initiative Grant. Grants are available on a yearly basis through the Career Initiatives Program and the RECOVER Project. Career Initiative Grants are available for people in mental health, addictions, and/or trauma recovery to start small businesses or self-initiated projects. For more information, contact Oryx Cohen at 413-536-2401 x3032 or ocohen@theconsortiumwmtc.org.

Community Initiative Grants are available for people in recovery from substance addictions. Contact Chris White at 413-774-5489 or cwhite@theconsortiumwmtc.org for more information.

Celebrate by coming to a Community Event. The Consortium hosts several yearly events, including the Heart Speaks to Heart Banquet, The Career Initiatives Art Show, Legislative Luncheons, and the Recovery Jam Sober Music Festival (see photos here). For more information, contact Oryx Cohen at 413-536-2401 x3032 or ocohen@theconsortiumwmtc.org.

Join our dedicated workforce! Check our employment page for positions.

Serve as a member of our Board of Directors. Please contact Aimee Munnings at 413-536-2401 x3029 or amunnings@theconsortiumwmtc.org to inquire more about our Board recruitment process.

Donate money to support our programs. All donations are tax-deductible. Contact Oryx Cohen at 413-536-2401 x3032 or ocohen@theconsortiumwmtc.org to explore how we can turn your donation into a meaningful investment for our most vulnerable citizens

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