Volunteer
Volunteering With NAMI DuPage
Thank you for your interest in becoming a NAMI DuPage volunteer! As a grassroots organization, volunteers have always been at the heart of our mission—they are the driving force behind all that we do.
If you are passionate about mental health and supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions, volunteering with NAMI DuPage can be a meaningful and rewarding experience.
We offer a variety of ways to get involved and are deeply grateful for the time, talents, and support our volunteers provide. Together, we work to bring education, advocacy, and support to individuals living with mental health conditions and their families throughout DuPage County.
Event Opportunities
Join us at one of our exciting events!
Run for the Mind / NAMIWalks
Volunteer with us at our annual Run for the Mind/NAMIWalks. Volunteers will be needed for a variety of jobs including registration, course marshals, photographers, and much more! Event is September 13, 2026. Please sign up to volunteer HERE.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
- 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.)
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. Orientations are held on the third Thursday of each month 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.
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 hours for 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.