NAMI Fox Valley volunteers help make the organization a valuable community resource.
Front Desk Receptionist
SUBSTITUTE AS NEEDED
This is a position for those who are willing and available to sub in for our agency's regularly scheduled receptionists as needed. Training is provided. Duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, taking messages and registering people for programs and classes.
Office & Clerical
FLEXIBLE POSITION
Volunteers are needed for tasks such as photocopying and collating class materials, computer work, filing, short-term projects, or preparing mailings. Time needed is flexible.
Marketing & Publicity
RAISE AWARENESS FOR NAMI
Raise and promote public awareness of NAMI Fox Valley services and classes through marketing activities and media contacts. Help is also needed with design of advertisements and posters.
Special Events
EVENT PLANNING & ORGANIZATION
Help us plan, organize, promote and execute our special events. This is a great fit for volunteers who are creative and enjoy working with other people.
Strike Out Stigma Bowl-a-Thon
ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER
This fall fundraiser raises awareness and funds to support NAMI Fox Valley's programs and services. Volunteers are needed to help run the event. Other pre- and post-event volunteer opportunities include: recruiting sponsors, serving as a team captain, mailings, helping with the silent raffle/auction, and other jobs.
Mental Health Awareness Month
ANNUAL MAY CAMPAIGN
Help with one of a variety of projects planned for May to increase community recognition that mental illnesses are physical brain disorders and that treatment works.
Gardening & Maintenance
HANDY-MEN & HANDY-WOMEN NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for spring and fall clean-up and periodic maintenance during summer months; small repairs; and painting projects at our main office and Iris Place Peer Run Respite.
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Long Term Volunteer Opportunities
NAMI Talks Speakers Bureau
Attend about 20 hours of training provided by NAMI to do community presentations to organizations, businesses and groups that help break down stigma and enrich audiences' understanding of mental illness. Specific presentations allow volunteers to share their stories of recovery and living well with a mental illness.
Board or Committee Work
Consider joining our board of directors or one of our specialized committees, such as our fundraising committee or events committee.
Family-to-Family Facilitator
Applicants must graduate from the Family-to-Family Course, complete a separate application and attend training provided by NAMI.
Peer-to-Peer Mentor
Applicants must graduate from the Peer-to-Peer Course, complete a separate application and complete training provided by NAMI.
Support Group Facilitator
Applicants must be attending a NAMI support group. Must complete a separate application and attend training provided by NAMI.