Be part of the bridge.
Northlight is a community referral and navigation hub. Help us connect women to the right resources at the right time — through volunteering, partnerships, or advocacy.
Every role you play strengthens the network that women depend on when they need it most.
Make a direct impact.
Our volunteers are the heart of Northlight. Whether you're answering crisis calls, curating resources, or educating the community — your time creates real change.
Crisis Advocate
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals calling the 24/7 hotline. Receive comprehensive training in crisis intervention, active listening, and resource navigation.
Requirements
- Complete 40-hour training program
- Commit to 6-month minimum
- Pass background check
- Attend monthly supervision
Resource Navigator
Help maintain and update the Mini Resource Center (MRC) by researching, verifying, and curating community resources for mental health, housing, legal aid, and support services.
Requirements
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Familiarity with community resources (preferred)
- Flexible schedule
Community Educator
Lead workshops and presentations about mental health, crisis support, and trauma-informed care in community settings, schools, and partner organizations.
Requirements
- Public speaking experience
- Complete training program
- Passion for education and advocacy
- Transportation to community sites
Peer Support Specialist
Provide ongoing emotional support and mentorship to individuals navigating the space between crisis and stability. Share lived experience to inspire hope and empowerment.
Requirements
- Lived experience with crisis or mental health challenges
- Complete peer support training
- Strong boundaries and self-care practices
- Empathy and active listening skills
Interested in volunteering? Join our waitlist and we'll be in touch as opportunities become available.
Collaborate for greater impact.
Partnerships amplify our reach and strengthen our network. Whether you're a service provider, corporation, foundation, or academic institution — let's work together.
Service Provider Partners
Join our verified network of mental health providers, housing agencies, legal aid organizations, and wraparound services that we connect individuals to through warm referrals.
Partnership Benefits
- Increased referrals from our hotline
- Collaborative case coordination
- Training on trauma-informed care
- Shared resources and best practices
Corporate & Foundation Partners
Support our mission through financial contributions, employee volunteer programs, in-kind donations, or sponsorship of specific programs and initiatives.
Partnership Benefits
- Recognition in annual reports and materials
- Employee engagement opportunities
- Impact reporting and transparency
- Tax-deductible contributions
Academic & Research Partners
Collaborate on research projects, program evaluation, curriculum development, and student internship/practicum placements in crisis intervention and social work.
Partnership Benefits
- Real-world training opportunities
- Data for research and evaluation
- Guest speaking and teaching opportunities
- Contribution to evidence-based practices
Ready to explore partnership opportunities? Let's start a conversation about how we can work together.
Amplify our mission.
You don't need to volunteer or donate to make a difference. Advocacy — spreading awareness, sharing stories, and staying connected — is powerful support.
Spread Awareness
Share information about Northlight and the gap in crisis support systems on social media, in your community, and with your networks.
Share Your Story
If you have lived experience with the challenges of accessing support, consider sharing your story to help others understand why this work matters.
Stay Connected
Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our mission.
Attend Events
Join us for community listening sessions, fundraising events, and educational workshops as we build together.
Every role matters.
Whether you answer calls, curate resources, partner with us, or simply spread the word — you're helping build a system that ensures no one has to face crisis alone.