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6 people are interested
Smoking Cessation Support Group Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Minnesota
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
NAMI Minnesota is looking for individuals who are interested in leading a smoking cessation support group. As a leader you will be responsible for facilitating the group and sharing the information provided for you to the participants. You will be provided with all the smoking cessation materials and have access to a NAMI staff member for support. No prior experience is required, but having worked with those with mental illnesses and/or smoking cessation in the past is beneficial. Each session is an hour in length and offered every week for 7 weeks. Location and day/time of the week is determined by group facilitators and participants.
This volunteer opportunity can be on going and participants will get matched to a facility to host a group.NAMI MN is willing to consult with higher education institutes for academic credits if students are looking for additional direct client experience.
Please contact communityeducationcoordinator@namimn.org for more information.
More opportunities with NAMI Minnesota
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI Minnesota
Location:
1919 University Ave West, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
NAMI Minnesota's mission is to champion justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illness. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illness, effect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illness.
Description
NAMI Minnesota is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental illnesses and their families through educational programming, peer-led support, community outreach, and legislative advocacy.
All our programming is based on a peer-to-peer model,and we're always looking for individuals who have participated in our programs to join us as support group facilitators or help teach our curriculum. We are also regularly recruiting volunteers for our outreach and advocacy efforts, special events, and to help with various facets of non-profit administration.
Most NAMI program volunteers are trained and placed through the state office, and supported by their local affiliates, to fulfill their placements within their local communities.
NAMI also offers various unpaid internships in the fields of non-profit management and public policy.
NAMI does not offer direct services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1919 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2023
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Adult Education
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Training can be complete in 1-2 hours. After training sessions are offered for 1.0 hours per week for a total of 7 weeks.