We know you have talent and welcome your help . . . . . .
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.