Needs From: Volunteer Leon

We need community service volunteers, interns, and all kinds of folks.

Reach out to us to be a:

Community Liaison Advocate – at places like Big Bend Mental Health Coalition, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the Florida Legislature,  NAMI “Smarts”,  and NAMI on Campus. Education Community Liaison – You can be an Actor, role-playing for scenario segments of CIT training for Law Enforcement; pickup and deliver snacks or lunch for trainees; deliver affiliate brochures to requesting provider organizations; assist in NAMI’s “Sharing Hope” initiative, designed specifically for African-American communities; serve as a presenter or tabling volunteer; teach NAMI-Tallahassee classes (graduates of NAMI education courses get free training to teach our classes). Fundraiser Assistant – Our primary fundraiser is the Bluebird Run for Brookie B. It is a 5K/1M Walk-Run to promote suicide prevention/postvention and is held annually on Labor Day. You can speak to businesses about Business “share of profits”; write Grants for us; or help with garage sales, award dinners, galas, auctions, and other events. Membership Helper – Keep membership lists current, coordinate renewals, assist in electronic communication, help coordinate and attend Membership meetings (helpful if knowledgeable in Excel and Gmail). Publicity, Media, and Communications guru’s – Are you a writer? Assist with NAMI-Tallahassee electronic newsletter (Mailchimp), Photographer? take pictures of events and people for us. Webmaster? Assist with our website (WordPress). “Help Line” manager (once a month) – We have experienced volunteers to train you and a list of resources. Financial record keeper – We have state and federal documents to file; memberships to manage; and the day-to-day financial statements.  We cherish people who are comfortable with accounting software.

If you would like to be part of an organization that is life changing in a positive way for many people the first step is to fill out our Volunteer Form. Upon submission, your information will be forwarded to our volunteer coordinator and we will find a place for you.

Volunteers Needed!

 

NAMI is a membership organization that aids and supports people with mental illnesses, their families, caregivers & loved ones, through support groups, educational programs and advocacy.  Did you know that 1 in 4 families are affected by mental illness?  NAMI’s mission is to provide a better quality of life for individuals and their families who are affected by mental illnesses.  NAMI’s services are free of charge and life-changing.   

 

NAMI Florida serves a great need and is run primarily by volunteers.  This opportunity is great for older adults, college students, parents, and any individual that has time to make a difference with an organization that needs your help.  

We are in need of volunteers to enter data into software databases. 

We request a minimum of five hours a week.

Please contact us at info@namiflorida.org or 850-671-4445 for more information.