NAMI SF Volunteer Open House

Join NAMI SF's bi-monthly Volunteer Open Houses!

Want to learn about ways to get involved and give back? Check out our online Volunteer Open House! There are many ways to volunteer with NAMI SF, and the Open House is an excellent opportunity to meet staff and explore available positions. Volunteers make all the work at NAMI SF possible, and we are always looking for more people to join us and help drive our work forward.

FAQ:

Q: When are Open Houses?

-The first Thursday of each month from 6:00- 7:00 pm PT

-The third Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00 pm PT

Q: Virtual or in-person?

- Virtual. You will receive a Zoom link in reminder emails (sent two hours before the event and five minutes before the event).

Q: What should I expect?

This is a casual, conversational space - feel free to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire Open House. To learn more about opportunities, check out the "Possible Volunteer Roles" below!

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Possible Volunteer Roles:

-Support Group Facilitator - for groups for peers, loved ones, and ones that are community-specific (i.e. BIPOC, Spanish-Language, Cantonese). See a complete list of our Support Groups here.

-Educational Class Teacher - for groups for peers, loved ones, and ones that are community-specific (i.e., BIPOC, Spanish-Language, Cantonese). Learn more about our classes here.

-Educational presenter - share your story of living with a mental health condition to a range of audiences, including high school students, community organizations, professional workplaces, and the general public. Learn more about our presentations here.

-Warmline Support - review voicemails left for our warmline (like a helpline but someone leaves a message and receives a return call) and call people back with information on NAMI programs/resources and/or ones available in San Francisco

-Event Planning and Communication - support the NAMIWalk event planning and fundraising teams, support branding and social media campaigns.

-NAMIWalk Volunteer! Our Walk is our annual fundraising event held during the spring. Volunteering at our walk is a great way to get involved, meet staff, and experience an in-person NAMI SF event.

We hope we see you there!

- NAMI SF Programs Team

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NAMI SF is a grassroots mental health advocacy organization that provides peer support services for individuals and their loved ones. We approach mental health from a community, lived-experience perspective and believe symptom management and recovery are possible.

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