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4 people are interested
Seeking Volunteers for NAMI Ending the Silence Youth Educational Pr
ORGANIZATION: NAMI SOUTH KING COUNTY
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Volunteers must be a Washington State resident.
The NAMI South King County affiliate is recruiting for volunteers interested in sharing their stories about mental health challenges, either based on their own experiences or a loved one’s. You must be over 18 to participate, and reside in the state of Washington. NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps middle and high school students learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you, or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. Our volunteers are vital to this important youth program and are compensated via a stipend, per presentation.
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.
Information About NAMI Ending the Silence:https://namiskc.org/support-and-education/presentations/nami-ending-the-silence/
To be considered for this opportunity, go to our Volunteer Interest Survey
https://namiskc.org/support-and-education/presentations/nami-ending-the-silence/
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About NAMI SOUTH KING COUNTY
Location:
515 W HARRISON ST STE 215, KENT, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
The mission of NAMI South King County, as a nonprofit organization, is to improve the quality of life of those persons affected by acute and chronic mental illness through support, education and advocacy. Our mission includes serving the South King County geographic area, which are the cities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Pacific, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila on behalf of individuals, families and our community affected by mental illness.
Description
WHO WE ARE
NAMI South King County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. We provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families who are living with mental illness and speak for those who are unable to do so themselves. We offer support...we offer hope.
NAMI South King County is here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.We've been in existence since 1985. We offer a variety of programs and services to people with mental illness and their families.
OUR GOALS
We advocate at the county, state, and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing, education, and employment for people with mental illness. We aspire to support, educate, and advocate for individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges. We work to end stigma, and advocate for increased funding for research into the causes, and treatment of mental illness.
OUR VISION
No one knows the stigma of mental illness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2023
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is a flexible, part-time volunteer position, working from home. You decide when you want to participate. Presentations are one hour long. You must commit to two presentations in two years.
- Most presentations occur during the school day being available during those times is ideal. Apply via the NAMI South King County website. For more information contact Robin Hinz at rhinz@namiskc.org, or call 253.271.8593