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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!