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22 people are interested
NAMI San Diego Side by Side Companion
ORGANIZATION: NAMI San Diego
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
Side by Side Companion Volunteers NEEDED!
Are you passionate about helping the mental health community? Are you a caring and compassionate person interested in helping an individual become reconnected to their community?
Become a Side by Side Companion!
What is the Side by Side program?
The purpose of Side by Side is to connect individuals who live with a mental health challenge (also called Program Participants) with "Companions. Through meet-ups, Companion and Program Participant may choose to explore a museum exhibit, catch some rays at the beach, enjoy a visit to a park, visit a local community event, go to a coffee shop, and much more! These pairings offer hope, support, socialization, friendship, motivation, increased self-confidence and connectedness to mental health resources.
Who are our Side by Side volunteers?
Side by Side companions are compassionate and caring people that understand the difference friendship can make in the life of someone with lived experience with mental illness. Companions are:
- Individuals who are living well in their mental health recovery
- Family members who have loved ones living with mental health challenges
- Mental Health champions who share a passion for the Mental Health field.
If you are interested in this position or any others with NAMI San Diego, please fill out an application here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=900862886
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
May 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Bilingual
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training