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Helpline Volunteers - Listen and Make Referrals

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ORGANIZATION: NAMI Mercer New Jersey

  • 35 people are interested
NAMI Mercer 2

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mercer

Helpline - Volunteers take calls and respond to emails from people with questions about mental illness and, using our resources, suggest options to the caller. Training required and provided.

Skills: Spanish speaking, patience, compassionate listening, ability to identify the callers’ problems and give them the information they need.

Intermediate or above skills with MS Office 365.


Frequency: at least one shift per week on a regular schedule, 3.5 hours per shift, daytime hours

Hamilton, NJ - (609) 799-8994 ext. 10

2 Shifts

  • morning / 09:00 AM to 11:45 AM
  • afternoon / 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About NAMI Mercer New Jersey

Location:

1235 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Bldg C, Suite 303, Hamitlon, NJ 08619, US

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness, to advocate for lives of quality and respect without discrimination and stigma, and to provide education, support and resources to empower families and persons with mental illness.

Description

NAMI Mercer meets the challenge of mental illness by Providing opportunities for mutual support and education for families and friends of people coping with the challenges of mental illness. Advocating for a system of care which will assure effective and evidence-based services for those who are affected by brain disorders. Promoting understanding and accceptance of those with mental illness and eliminating the stigma associated with brain disorders.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

1235 Whitehorse Mercerville RdBldg C, Suite 303Hamilton, NJ 08619

(40.20963,-74.691246)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Welfare
  • Special Needs
  • People Skills
  • Youth Services
  • Customer Service
  • Family Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • 4 Hours Per Week
  • Must be compassionate when dealing with persons or families living with mental illness

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