1. Volunteer Orientation

2. 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

3. 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

4. What We Value Health/Self Care Honesty Respect for Everyone Equanimity
Supporting Each Other
Empathy
Compassion
Kindness
Balance
Interdependence
Dependability
Commitment
Courage
Growth

5. How NAMI Serves Sonoma County
Warm Line
Support Groups
Classes
Presentations
Advocating Needs

6. How YOU can help… Warm Line: Answer Calls Follow Up Find Resources
Training Provided

7. How YOU can help… Facilitator: Lead Support Groups or Classes
Become an Expert
Help Peers or Family Members
Training Provided

8. 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

9. How YOU can help… Fundraising: Join our Human Race Team!
Support Board Fundraising
Join the Fund Development Committee

10. How YOU can help… Admin Support: Update Resource Database
Print Materials for Classes and Events
Assemble Class Binders
Answer and Direct Calls

11. 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!

12. Next Steps Complete an Application Schedule an Introduction Meeting
Training
Begin!

13. Thank you for Considering NAMI Sonoma County