VOLUNTEER
NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties relies heavily on community support and volunteers.
Advocacy:
NAMI NextGen is a young adult focused program for 18-25 year olds who are passionate about mental health and creating lasting change. Through leadership opportunities that help with education, advocacy, and support of mental health awareness.
Community Events:
Share NAMI information at community events, set up/tear down display tables, field follow-up questions to NAMI staff member.
As needed time commitment.
Family Support:
If you have helped a family member with mental health concerns, this opportunity involves helping other families. You can provide support once a month at our family support group, or in our 8-session Family-to-Family education program. Training is provided.
Time commitment can very to your availability. Family support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Family-to-Family education happens twice a year.
Fundraising Committee:
Attend monthly committee meetings, support NAMI staff in needed tasks at events, especially the Walk & 5K for Wellness in May.
Monthly time commitment that meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10 AM, and as needed for event help.
MOCA House Program:
Be a support to peers in recovery. Involves recreational activities, discussion groups, help with meals in kitchen, gardening, advocacy, and light housekeeping.
Time commitment can very to your availability.
Office Support:
Can include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting files and materials, preparing mailings, manuals for education classes, or cleaning.
Time commitment as available.