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30 people are interested
Volunteer with National Alliance on Mental Illness San Diego
ORGANIZATION: NAMI San Diego
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30 people are interested
Do you want to make a positive impact and help your community?
Are you passionate about educating, advocating and supporting those with mental health conditions and their loved ones?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness San Diego (NAMI SD) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
By volunteering for NAMI San Diego you have the opportunity to do the following:
- Be a friendly and supportive presence in the lobby of a local mental health hospital, providing families visiting loved ones with information on NAMI San Diego, support and hope.
- Answer the Helpline, giving resources and support to community members.
- Become an Ending the Silence presenter! Visit High Schools, share your story and and increase awareness of mental health issues and resource on High School campuses.
- Table at Resource Fairs & Community Events. Provide information, resources and support to the community. Volunteer for NAMI's monthly Education & Advocacy meetings. Also assist with NAMI events like The Color Ball & NAMIWalks.
- Be a companion and offer hope, Support, Friendship and Inspiration/Motivation. Go grab coffee at Starbucks, enjoy a gathering at the beach, experience a new exhibit at a local museum, and much more.
- Help around the administrative office.
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More opportunities with NAMI San Diego
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI San Diego
Location:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
NAMI San Diego, a non-profit organization, provides education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.
Description
At the heart of NAMI San Diego’s mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, we offer a Helpline, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library and a number of classes on mental illness held at various locations throughout San Diego County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5095 Murphy Canyon RoadSuite 320San Diego, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
August 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Bilingual
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month commitment for all programs