Volunteer
Volunteering With NAMI DuPage
Thank you for your interest in becoming a NAMI DuPage volunteer! As a grass-roots organization, volunteers have always been the heart and soul of NAMI; they make us who we are!
If you are passionate about mental health and those living with mental illnesses, then you will thrive during your time volunteering with us.
We offer a variety of ways to get involved, and are grateful for the help that you can offer as we work together to help provide education, advocacy and support to those living with a mental health condition and their families, in DuPage County!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
We have many volunteer opportunities for people interested in supporting us with your time! If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please fill out our Volunteer Application below, and we will be in touch soon about next steps!
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.
Getting Started
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. Volunteer Orientations are held on the third Wednesday of each month, at either 11:00 AM or 7:00 PM, 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.
Review our New Volunteer Intake Materials. These can be found in the Volunteer portal. Instructions on how to access these materials will be sent to you via email upon completion of your volunteer interview.
Volunteer Form
New to volunteering with NAMI DuPage? If so, please fill out our application below and we will be in touch with you soon.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Please fill out this application if you want to volunteer for enjoyment. Completing this application does not obligate you to volunteer with NAMI DuPage, nor does it guarantee a placement at NAMI DuPage. Information contained on the application is treated confidentially.
If you are interested in pursuing training as a Recovery Support Specialist you must complete the application below.
Community Service Volunteering
Please fill out the application below if you are in need of community service hours. This is for services due to court, church, or school. For internships, please click HERE. Completing this application does not obligate you to volunteer with NAMI DuPage, nor does it guarantee a placement at NAMI DuPage. Information contained on the application is treated confidentially.