Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.

3. Connect with NAMI Racine County

Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of NAMI Racine County. Volunteers help to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness by sharing their personal experiences, talents, and skills. Whether you are giving your time because our programs have helped you or a loved one or you are passionate about mental health, you can make a difference.

Descriptions of Volunteer Opportunities  

 

Ways to get involved for people without lived experience or who are looking for a one-time opportunity.

 

Events
Volunteer for a shift at an upcoming resource fair, fundraising, or community event. Must be dependable.

Office Help
Assist with administrative tasks like mailings, assembling program binders, or preparing materials for an event.

Other Opportunities
Do you have a skill you’d like to donate to our mission? Contact info@namiracinecounty.org to connect about a customized volunteer experience.

 

   

Youth Mental Health Presenter: NAMI Ending the Silence Youth Presenter
Must be between 18-35 and live with a mental health condition. Individual should be comfortable sharing their story of recovery with youth groups. Stipend available. Presentations run September - May.

Youth Mental Health Presenter: NAMI Ending the Silence Youth Presenter
Must have lived experience as a person with a mental health condition or a loved one. Individual should be comfortable sharing their story with youth groups and using PowerPoint. Stipend available. Presentations run September - May.

Support Group Facilitator - Peer Support
Must have lived experience as a person with a mental health condition and be in a stable place. Individual should have attended Peer Support Group previously. Training required. Support groups meet twice a month.

Mental Health 8-Week Education Class Facilitator: NAMI Peero-to-Peer
Individual must be over 18, live with a mental health condition, and be at a stable place. Facilitator must have attended NAMI Peer-to-Peer previously. Training required. Please commit to at least one 8-week course.

   

 

Youth Mental Health Presenter: NAMI Ending the Silence - Lead Presenter
Must have lived experience as a person with a mental health condition or a loved one. Individual should be comfortable sharing their story with youth groups and using PowerPoint. Stipend available. Presentations run September - May.

Support Group Facilitator: Family Support Group
Must have lived experience as a family member or close friend of a person with a mental health condition and be in a stable place. Individual should have attended Family Support Group previously. Training required. Support groups meet twice a month.

Mental Health 8-Week Education Class Facilitator: NAMI Family-to-Family
Individual must have an adult family member or loved one who lives with a mental health condition. Facilitator must have attended NAMI Family-to-Family previously. Training required. Please commit to at least one 8-week course.

Mental Health 6-Week Parent Education Class Facilitator: NAMI Basics
Individual must be the parent or caregiver of a child (aged 22 or younger) with a mental health condition. Facilitator must have attended NAMI Basics previously. Training required. Please commit to at least one 6-week course.

Mental Health Presenter: The Family Experience
Share your story of being a loved one of a person with a mental health condition in this 75-minute presentation. Flexible schedule. Training required.

 

click here to volunteer: https://www.namiracinecounty.org/volunteer

NAMI Racine County is looking for a person willing to share their experience of living with a mental illness. You choose the path for you! There are many ways to share your story to help reduce the stigma unfairly surrounding mental illness -- through education courses, meetings with legislators, facilitating support groups, presenting to teens, writing, or social media.  Help us provide hope to the thousands affected by mental illness in Racine County.

www.namiracinecounty.org/volunteer

NAMI Racine County is looking for a person willing to share their experience of loving someone who lives with a mental illness. You choose the path for you! There are many ways to share your story to help reduce the stigma unfairly surrounding mental illness -- through education courses, meetings with legislators, facilitating support groups, presenting to teens, writing, or social media.  Help us provide hope to the thousands affected by mental illness in Racine County.

www.namiracinecounty.org/volunteer

NAMI Racine County is actively seeking involved community members who would like to provide hope to the thousands affected by mental illness in Racine County.

We would love to see people who are directly impacted by mental illness (both peers and family members), people with professional financial experience, persons of color, local business leaders, and those with a law enforcement background apply. Monthly attendance at board meetings and committee participation required. All applications will be considered.

Applications due by March 15th for consideration in May elections. 

www.namiracinecounty.org