Volunteer Mental Health Certification Program

Welcome to the Volunteer Mental Health Certification Program, part of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program's Leadership Academy. This self-paced, 8-module course is designed for volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels who want to better understand mental health while supporting their own emotional well-being and the well-being of others in service. Whether you’re just starting your volunteer journey or you’re a seasoned leader, this course offers practical tools, reflection activities, and real-world strategies to help you become a compassionate, trauma-informed, and emotionally aware volunteer. What You'll Learn: Mental health basics for everyday volunteers Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue How to lead inclusive, emotionally safe volunteer teams Responding to crisis situations and when to refer Creating a personal wellness plan that sustains your service Course Format: 8 self-paced modules Built-in reflection questions and activities Ungraded discuss