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Volunteer Orientation

Sonoma County

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 �  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

�  Respect for Everyone

�  Supporting Each Other

�  Compassion

�  Balance

�  Dependability

�  Courage

�  Honesty

�  Equanimity

�  Empathy

�  Kindness

�  Interdependence

�  Commitment

�  Growth

How NAMI Serves Sonoma County

�  Warm Line

�  Support Groups

�  Classes

�  Presentations

�  Advocating Needs

How YOU can help… Warmline:

�  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… Front Desk Support:

�  Greet Visitors Warmly

�  Answer phones and transfer

�  Check in library books

�  Support with Admin Tasks

�  Relay Messages

�  Training Provided

How YOU can help… Admin Support:

�  Update Resource Database

�  Print Materials for Classes and Events

�  Assemble Class Binders

What’s Expected of NAMI Volunteers

�  3-6 Month Commitment depending on Position

�  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!