L.A. Works

Quick Overview: We are looking for passionate volunteers to join our team!

Mission or Broader Program Description: The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention is a nonprofit organization established in 1987 by researchers and families who had lost loved ones and wanted to take action against this leading cause of death. Today, AFSP combines science and the grassroots and gives those affected by suicide a nationwide movement of over a million people. Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Impact: With local chapters and events in all 50 states, AFSP's chapters are at the forefront of suicide prevention.  

Requirements:

Who should be involved in an AFSP chapter?

• Survivors of suicide loss 
• Those with lived experience of suicide attempts 
• Those who live with mental health conditions in their families 
• Mental Health Professionals 
• Community and Business Leaders 
• Anyone interested in preventing suicide. 

Additional Details:

Our Education Programs:

• Talk Saves Lives 
• More Than Sad 
• It's Real 
• Living with Bipolar Disorder
• Depression and Bipolar Awareness: From Diagnosis to Remission 
• SafeTALK
• Physician and Medical Student Depression and Suicide Prevention 

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please click Express Interest and the Opportunity Coordinator will email you with further instructions.

Thank you for joining us in the fight to prevent suicide. Together we will save lives! 

Covid-19 Precautions
*As of right now, this volunteer opportunity is virtual, but some of these opportunities will be in-person once the CDC says that it's safe. When opportunities become in-person, AFSP will be strictly following the CDC procedures for all volunteer opportunities. 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

By clicking “express interest,” I acknowledge that I am aware and understand that I am being referred to Activities that are coordinated and managed by a third party Agency or Organization and that L.A. Works has no jurisdiction, control, or oversight over these Activities. The Activities may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks including exposure to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”).  The Activities may involve a degree of contact with clients who need assistance and other volunteers who may be carriers of COVID-19 and that personal protective equipment may not be available for my use and/or effective against preventing transmission of COVID-19 whether as a result of my own actions or otherwise.  By clicking “express interest,” I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and have considered those risks. I hereby expressly and specifically assume such risks, including any and all risk of injury, illness, harm, or loss that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge L.A. Works from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Activities.