Join The Little Locals Fund in Making a Difference

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(a.k.a. The Sanity Check & Guardian of Good Vibes)

Do you believe mental health is just as important as physical health — especially for parents and little ones? The Little Locals Fund is looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Chair who can keep family wellbeing at the forefront of our work, ensuring support is accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free — while providing thoughtful oversight to keep our programs and resources aligned with real family needs.

What you’ll do (officially):

• Advocate for mental health awareness and support in all board decisions.
   
• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure programs and resources reflect family wellbeing priorities.
   
• Identify gaps in mental health and essential supports for families — and communicate them clearly.
   
• Connect with local service providers to strengthen partnerships, referrals, and access.
   
• Support initiatives like The Holding Space to ensure they nurture both body and mind.
   
• Keep the board mindful of the wellbeing of families, staff, volunteers, and each other.
   

What you’ll really do (unofficially):

• Be the board’s built-in “sanity check.”
   
• Remind us that caring for caregivers is just as vital as caring for littles.
   
• Shine a light on tough topics without making them scary.
   
• Keep our vibe balanced: serious about impact, light enough to laugh together.
   

Who you are:

• Passionate about mental health, perinatal wellness, and community care.
   
• Comfortable speaking up, especially when it’s about wellbeing.
   
• A thoughtful leader who values oversight and accountability.
   
• Someone who believes healthy families = healthy communities.
   

Perks (besides all the good vibes):

• You’ll shape how mental health and wellbeing are prioritized across our work.
   
• A chance to influence meaningful change in family support.
   
• The joy of helping build a community where asking for help feels safe, normal, and supported.