Events Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: NAMI San Fernando Valley
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Do you want to help erase the stigma associated with mental health conditions? Are you good at public speaking? Do you love interacting with people and making a difference in their lives?
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest volunteer-led grassroots organization helping individuals affected by mental illness. Through our free services and programs, we offer hope and help to our community. We are extremely excited to be experiencing a growth spurt and are looking for an individual passionate about raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental illness to become our volunteer Fair and Events Coordinator. Come join us!
You will...
- Reach out to new and existing community partners to find out what events they attend so we can attend them, too
- Complete applications required by the event holder to get sign us up for events
- Lead a team of volunteers and teach them how to staff a NAMI-SFV booth at events
- Interact with event goers using brochures and engaging conversation about what we do and how we benefit the community
- Use our database system to keep track of your activity
You're given...
- Basic training for your position
- Education on the organization and its programs/services
- A Relationship Manager who is paired with you and keeps you connected and happy in your volunteering experience
- Flexible schedule, can work remotely when not at events,
You are...
- Extremely proactive (we are looking to create a stronger fair and events presence!)
- A people person who engages in friendly conversation naturally
- A strong advocate for mental health awareness, having a personal experience or connection yourself
- Experienced in coordinating and participating in events/fairs (internships and volunteer work ok)
- Able to train, supervise, and motivate your small event staff team
- Available to commit to a minimum of 5 hours/week
If you wish to lend our team a hand in spreading the word about mental illness, reply now with your email and phone number to start a rewarding journey as a volunteer at NAMI San Fernando Valley!
Check us out here:
https://www.nami.org/
http://www.namisfv.org/
The programs and initiatives of National Alliance on Mental Illness - San Fernando Valley are staffed by talented volunteers who have the passion, drive and expertise necessary to fulfill our mission. NAMI SFV welcomes and appreciates individual differences and invites diversity in its broadest definition. We are devoted to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of transparency, authenticity, creativity, and kindness.
More opportunities with NAMI San Fernando Valley
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI San Fernando Valley
Location:
11100 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 8 PMB 392, Mission Hills, CA 91345, US
Mission Statement
NAMI SFV aims to build a close-knit community to support, advocate for, and educate anyone affected by mental illness.
Description
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979, NAMI has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, NAMI is an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support its important work.
For more information, visit us online at www.namisfv.org or call our info line at (818) 994-6747.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6425 Tyrone AvenueOffice BuildingVan Nuys, CA 91401
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Public Speaking
- Public Relations
- Event Planning / Management
- Community Outreach
- Public Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 hrs/wk
- consistent, reliable, committed, self starter, proactive