Volunteer Orientation
Today We’ll Cover… What is NAMI What We Value How NAMI Serves Sonoma County How You Can Help What’s Expected of NAMI Volunteers Next Steps
What is NAMI Mental Health Education Support Advocacy Our mission is to provide education, support and advocacy for all people affected by mental health challenges. Mental Health Education Support Advocacy
What We Value Health/Self Care Honesty Respect for Everyone Equanimity Supporting Each Other Empathy Compassion Kindness Balance Interdependence Dependability Commitment Courage Growth
How NAMI Serves Sonoma County Warm Line Support Groups Classes Presentations Advocating Needs
How YOU can help… Warm Line: Answer Calls Follow Up Find Resources Training Provided
How YOU can help… Facilitator: Lead Support Groups or Classes Become an Expert Help Peers or Family Members Training Provided
How YOU can help… Tabling/Presenter: Represent NAMI at Events Present to Classes and Organizations Connect with People and Spread the Word Materials and Training Provided
How YOU can help… Fundraising: Join our Human Race Team! Support Board Fundraising Join the Fund Development Committee
How YOU can help… Admin Support: Update Resource Database Print Materials for Classes and Events Assemble Class Binders Answer and Direct Calls
What’s Expected of NAMI Volunteers At least 3 Month Commitment At least 1 day a week for 2 hours Follow the Values of NAMI Show Up On Time, if You Can’t, Call Dress Appropriately Professionalism, Not Perfectionism Know we depend on Our Volunteers!
Next Steps Complete an Application Schedule an Introduction Meeting Training Begin!
Thank you for Considering NAMI Sonoma County