Community Events Coordinator

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ORGANIZATION: NAMI San Fernando Valley

NAMI SFV

Are you passionate about volunteerism and helping those affected by mental illness? NAMI San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Valley is looking for a dedicated Community Events Coordinator to ensure that volunteers are present at each event where NAMI-SFV’s presence is requested.

The Community Events Coordinator will:

  • Schedule volunteers to attend various events and fairs, and ensure that they know how to best answer questions, set up booths, and share NAMI's mission, initiatives, goals, and achievements with event attendees
  • Work with various community organizers to learn of upcoming events in which NAMI-SFV’s presence is requested and follow through with event requests
  • Work closely with other Community Events Coordinator to ensure each event is adequately staffed
* Huge plus if bilingual in English/Spanish!

ABOUT US: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest volunteer-led grassroots organization helping individuals affected by mental illness. At NAMI San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Valley, we are proud to offer free support groups, educational programs, and outreach presentations to individuals and families affected by mental illness. We tirelessly fight the stigmatization of mental illness through our advocacy and outreach efforts to spread awareness in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley communities. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.namisfv.org/.

TO APPLY: If you’re interested in this volunteer opportunity, click the "I Want to Help!" button now and be sure to include your email address and phone number. We’ll get in touch with you within 48 hours.

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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

Community
Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Community, Crisis Support, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

14545 Sherman Circlewww.namisfv.orgVan Nuys, CA 91405

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Event Management
  • Advocacy
  • Administrative Support
  • Community Outreach
  • Resource Development / Management

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18

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