Volunteer

Shine-a-Light Spring Gala

Join us as a volunteer for our biggest and most exciting event of the year! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with registration, ticket sales, the silent auction, setup and cleanup, greeting guests, photography, and more! For more details, please contact Yolanda Bounds.

Associate Board Member

The NAMI DuPage Associate Board is a collection of passionate individuals dedicated to improving mental health within their communities. Our mission is to advance awareness, increase education, build support, and develop leadership from younger generations for mental health advocacy and resources through NAMI DuPage. Click HERE to download the application.

Support Group Facilitators

Opportunity to lead one of our support groups for individuals or families. NAMI Illinois provides intensive training to lead a support group.

Receptionist

Answer phones and greet visitors. Comfortable using the phone and technology. Preferred customer service experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office applications. Various shifts available: M – F, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Speaker

Sharing your story at events and programs. Speakers are individuals with a lived experience with their mental health condition that are doing well in their recovery and are willing to share their story to help inspire others. Placements could include hospitals, schools, and other community settings.

Recreation & Social Programs Instructor

• Planning and facilitating weekly and/or monthly programs to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• For Zoom classes, facilitators will need to be tech savvy, familiar with zoom, and using the internet.
• Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
• Observing participants to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve programs.
• Reporting any concerns or observations.
• Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.
• Providing participants with instructions for the programs.

Family Partnership Professional (FPP)

Family support is provided by our Family Partnership Professionals, who use their experience in supporting a loved one with a mental health condition to provide hope, resources, and support.

Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)

Specialists include people from a variety of experiences, diagnoses, and ages, willing to share their lived experiences in recovery. You will be trained to help individuals living with a mental health condition work on short and long-term goals, provide connections to community resources, and lend support along the way (RSS’s not therapists, but are a complement to the clinical support you receive from a psychiatrist and therapist.)

If you are new to volunteering with NAMI DuPage, please start by filling out our application, and we will be in touch with you soon!

Register for a volunteer orientation. Orientations are held weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM for one hour via Zoom. New volunteers are required to attend one session of your choice. You will learn about the mission and values of NAMI DuPage, its history, our Programs and Services, and the many ways to volunteer within our organization. Registration is accepted until 5:00 PM the previous day.