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26 people are interested
NAMI San Diego Friends in the Lobby
ORGANIZATION: NAMI San Diego
Please visit the new page to apply.
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26 people are interested
What is Friends in the Lobby (FIL)?
Friends in the Lobby (FIL) volunteers are a diverse group of caring and passionate individuals. They understand the stress and anxiety that hospitals cause and strive to be a point of contact and support for individuals with lived experience and their families during this critical time. Volunteers will be placed in one of 10 behavioral health units and provide resources.
NAMI San Diego proudly partners with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, UCSD Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Bayview Behavioral Health Campus, Alvarado Parkway Institute, Palomar Medical Center, Tri-City Hospital, Crestwood Behavioral Health, and the VA Medical Center La Jolla and Rady Children's Hospital.
Time Commitment
2 Hours / Week for a 6-month commitment
How Do You Become a Friends in the Lobby (FIL) Volunteer?
- Step 1: Fill out a Volunteer Application
- Step 2: Complete a Volunteer Interview
- Step 3: Provide Two Personal References
- Step 4: Attend a Volunteer Information Session and a Friends in the Lobby Training
Benefits
- Experience working with people in need of support in a local behavioral health unit!
- Learn about Behavioral Health and the many resources available in San Diego County!
- Improve your own skill set through active listening, public speaking, and effective communication!
- Utilize your passion and experience in a meaningful and impactful way!
Volunteering with NAMI San Diego is more than just another opportunity. It is becoming a part of the Mental Health Community! With your support we can show that "It’s OK to talk about Mental Illness"
Apply Here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=900862886
Questions: volunteers@namisd.org
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
Hospitals Throughout San Diego CountySan Diego, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Bilingual
- Critical Thinking
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Hours / Week for a 6-month commitment
- Comfortable working with loved ones in psychiatric inpatients units.