- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Make a difference in the community by volunteering at NAMI Gulf Coast!
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Gulf Coast
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
13 people are interested
We want YOU!
Build up your resume, advocate for Mental Health, and gain experience within a nonprofit by volunteering at NAMI Gulf Coast. We are a non-profit organization that offers education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. If you are interested in:
Opportunities include:
- Virtual fundraising
- Facilitating virtual NAMI Education Classes (e.g. PTR, F&F)
- Sharing your mental health story through NAMI GC's virtual End the Silence program
- Researching resources to post on the NAMI GC website
- Contributing to our newsletter and social media with your personal story
- And much more!
Call us at (281) 585-3100 or email our Community Outreach Coordinator, Crystal Lewis, at namigc@namigulfcoast.org to learn how you can get involved!
More opportunities with NAMI Gulf Coast
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI Gulf Coast
Location:
PO Box 4096, Alvin, TX 77512, US
Mission Statement
It is the mission of NAMI Gulf Coast to provide support, education, and service advocacy for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Eliminating the stigma of mental illness is our primary goal, and our hope is that one day mental illness will be treated with the same compassion and understanding as any other illness.
Description
In 1988, Carolyn Karbowski founded NAMI Gulf Coast. This was a result of a two-year journey after her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and she discovered there were few services, no educational programs and no support for families struggling with mental illness. Determined to make a much-needed change, Carolyn began to organize services that would benefit those affected by mental illness. NAMI Gulf Coast has evolved from a volunteer-run, grass roots organization to a vibrant education and support agency that is known throughout the state of Texas as one of its leading NAMI affiliates.
Today, we continue to offer our local communities with mental health education programs. The programs we currently offer are Ending the Silence, Partnerships (PTR), Family & Friends (F&F), and AS+K? About Suicide. You can learn more about each of these programs on our website. We also provide support for families and individuals affected by mental illness through our monthly support groups, newsletter, HelpLine, and community events. Lastly, we provide advocacy at the local, state, and national level to work for legislation and funding to ensure quality care for people living with mental illness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2021
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Mental Health
- Photography
- Website Programming
- Data Entry
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Varies by opportunity, but we are extremely flexible and willing to work with your schedule!
- Be interested in mental health and be a voice of compassion and advocacy for individuals and family members affected by mental illness.