Mental Wellness Race Ambassadors

EVERYMIND INC • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

EveryMind is not just a name; it’s a catalyst for change. We believe in the inherent value and potential of every individual, every mind. With a commitment to the building blocks of mental health, we have been strengthening communities and empowering individuals since 1957. Through our direct services, advocacy, and community partnerships, we foster an ecosystem of support that cultivates thriving communities. Volunteer Opportunity: Mental Wellness Race Ambassadors EveryMind will host a community 5K race and 1K walk on May 10, 2026. This is an early-morning event designed to raise funds, promote mental wellness, and bring together participants of all ages through activities like warm-ups, sponsor activations, and engagement with local leaders. Organized by the Marketing Department, the race event will run for about four hours and aims to strengthen community connection while recognizing volunteers and attracting individuals, teams, and groups from across the area. We’re looking for enthusiastic Volunteers to join us in promoting EveryMind’s mission. As a Volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting our event and outreach activities, engaging directly with the community to raise awareness.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to use their personal cell phone to make outreach calls (you’ll use an app-based internal number...your personal number stays private).
• Must have access to a personal laptop or be able to work from the EveryMind office at 1000 Twinbrook Pkwy.
• Access to reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to local events, including transporting materials from our Rockville office to event locations.
• Comfortable making cold calls and speaking with community members in person.
• The volunteer must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting. All volunteers must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties.
• Show up on time, follows through on commitments, and can work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Able to attend the required in-person orientation/training session and willing to participate in two assigned race-related events (1x/month)

Nice To Haves

• Friendly, positive, and able to represent EveryMind with professionalism.
• Passionate about mental health awareness and EveryMind’s mission (or excited to learn).

Responsibilities

• Engage & Connect with the Community:
• Spark conversations with local businesses through upbeat, mission-driven cold calls that help spread the word about Race Day.
• Hit the ground running with in-person outreach to business districts, residential communities, and bustling shopping centers in your assigned zones.
• Represent EveryMind proudly at two race-related events, supporting community connection and momentum-building.
• Join our outreach/orientation session, where you'll get hands-on training in community engagement and registration techniques
• Champion EveryMind’s Mission
• Share EveryMind’s crucial mental health services and values with the wider community, helping raise awareness, inspire support, and strengthen community ties.
• Team Collaboration
• Work side-by-side with fellow volunteers and EveryMind staff to ensure smooth, organized, and high-energy execution leading up to Race Day.

Benefits

• Training: Comprehensive training on community outreach, marketing, event coordination, business development.
• Meaningful Impact: A unique opportunity to make a difference and contribute to EveryMind’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees