GET INVOLVED

Volunteers Are the Heart of BPD Alliance

Many bring lived experience and compassion to support others. When you volunteer, you help expand access to education, advocacy, care, and hope—for families, clinicians, and people with BPD.

Bringing Volunteerism Home

You could help lead a Family Connections™ group, share your story with others, support our conferences and events, assist with fundraising and outreach, or participate in advocacy work. We also invite volunteers to join committees, help with content creation, and lend a hand in administrative or technical roles.

Volunteering with us means being part of a movement — contributing to meaningful work that helps shift how the world understands and responds to BPD.

Use your time and talent to make a difference

The BPD Alliance thrives because of people who share their strengths to help individuals, clinicians and families affected by BPD. Whether you bring professional expertise, creative skill, lived experience, or simply a willingness to support others, there’s a meaningful role for you here. Explore the opportunities below to discover how you can make a difference.

Help Guide Our Work: Serve on a Committee

Advocacy

Help create real change for individuals with BPD and their families. Volunteers work to reduce stigma, raise awareness, support self-advocacy, and influence policies and systems to promote fair access to care and treatment. This committee is ideal for those who want to turn passion into action through education, outreach, and advocacy.

Great for: People interested in advocacy, public policy, education, social justice, or systemic change.

Lived Experience

Ensure that the voices of people living with BPD guide and shape BPD Alliance’s work. Volunteers share personal insights to inform programs, resources, and communications with authenticity and empathy. Your lived experience helps strengthen understanding, connection, and impact across the community.

Great for: Individuals with BPD who want to use their experiences to support others and influence meaningful change.

Social Media

Help amplify BPD Alliance’s message by creating, sharing, and reviewing content across platforms. Volunteers can contribute by creating content, sharing posts, tracking engagement, reviewing analytics, and proofreading for accuracy and clarity. This team plays a key role in expanding awareness and building community online.

Great for: Creatives, communicators, students, or anyone interested in social media, content, or digital engagement.

International

Support Family Connections™ global reach by overseeing quality and consistency across international affiliates. Volunteers collaborate with partners to support training, monitor standards, and share best practices worldwide. Prior experience with Family Connections™ is recommended.

Great for: Individuals with Family Connections™ experience who are interested in global collaboration and program quality.

Marketing

Shape how BPD Alliance shares its story. Marketing Committee volunteers contribute to communication, promotion, and outreach through branding, campaigns, and strategic messaging. Your work helps raise awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure a consistent, compelling voice across platforms.

Great for: Professionals in marketing, branding, communications, PR, or social media.

Conference

Bring BPD Alliance’s events to life. Volunteers collaborate on planning, logistics, content development, sponsorships, and administration to deliver impactful conferences and programs. This team helps create meaningful educational experiences that connect and inspire.

Great for: Event planners, organizers, content creators, clinicians, coordinators, or detail-oriented team players.

Development

Fuel BPD Alliance’s future. Volunteers support fundraising and growth through subcommittees focused on campaigns, sponsorships, grants, and planned giving. Your efforts help ensure sustainable resources to advance our mission.

Great for: Individuals interested in fundraising, donor engagement, strategy, or nonprofit growth.

Grant

Secure vital funding to sustain and expand BPD Alliance’s programs. Volunteers research opportunities, assist with proposal development, and help track grant reporting requirements. This role directly supports long-term organizational impact.

Great for: Strong writers, researchers, or professionals with grant, nonprofit, or fundraising experience.

Family Connections™ Leader

Family Connections™ Leaders facilitate BPD Alliance’s evidence-based program for loved ones of individuals with BPD. Leaders guide structured sessions, foster supportive group environments, and help participants build skills and understanding.

Great for: Individuals passionate about peer support, education, and helping families affected by BPD.

MSTR Leader

MSTR Leaders support skills-based group programming by facilitating sessions and engaging participants. Volunteers help maintain a supportive, respectful environment while contributing to meaningful learning experiences.

Great for: Those interested in group facilitation, education, or mental health support, including clinicians and family members.

Video Editor

Video Editor volunteers use creative skills to bring the BPD Alliance’s message to life through video. Projects may include educational videos, event recordings, social media clips, or campaign content used across multiple platforms.

Great for: Creatives with video editing skills who want to support mental health advocacy.

Zoom Technician

Zoom Technician volunteers ensure virtual events run smoothly by managing technical logistics, supporting presenters, and assisting participants. This behind-the-scenes role is essential to creating accessible, engaging online programs.

Great for: Tech-savvy individuals who enjoy problem-solving and supporting virtual events.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer volunteers create visually engaging materials that support outreach, education, and promotion. From social media graphics to presentations and flyers, designers help ensure content is accessible, on-brand, and compelling.

Great for: Designers with experience in Canva, Adobe tools, or visual storytelling.

Copywriter

Copywriter volunteers craft clear, engaging written content that educates and inspires. From website copy to outreach materials, your writing helps translate complex topics into accessible, mission-aligned messaging.

Great for: Strong writers who enjoy storytelling, education, or health-related content.

Copy Editor

Copy Editor volunteers help ensure all written materials are polished, clear, and professional. By refining grammar, tone, and consistency, editors strengthen the quality and credibility of BPD Alliance’s communications.

Great for: Detail-oriented editors who enjoy improving clarity and readability.

Podcast Editor

These committees or positions are by invitation or nomination process:

  • Curriculum Advisory Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Leader Engagement and Support Committee
  • Programming Committee
  • Clinical Advisory Board
  • Scientific Advisory Board
  • Board of Directors

Ready to Get Started?

Complete the volunteer application below. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator with any questions.