Become a NAMI Hawaii Volunteer:
Join us in working together to improve the lives of people affected by mental illnesses.
We are looking for dedicated, self starters who want to impact our community.
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IS TO PLUG IN.
Join a class, support group, walk, or other program and get acquainted with our programs! Ask if you can become mentored be a volunteer!
We hold annual state trainings for various NAMI programs that will train and prepare you to lead NAMI courses, but having the first-hand experience with our programs and having a trained leader mentor you will be the fastest and most direct way to volunteer
Here are some areas where volunteers are needed:
Statewide
- Speakers who have experience with mental health conditions
- Legislative Advocacy join the advocacy committee
- Social Media post creation / management
- Start a NAMI on Campus Club (for students or staff advisors in local high schools and colleges)
- Start a Faithnet in your church or faith group
- Mental Health Awareness Day at work, school or church
Big Island
- Guest speakers – F2F, Ending the Silence, etc.
- Tech Assistance (Zoom) – for classes and website
- NAMIWalks volunteers
- Program Leaders / Teachers – for upcoming classes and support groups. If interested NAMI will certify you!
Kauai
- Support Group Mentee
- Social Media Manager
- Outreach Coordination
- See here for more info: https://kauai.namihawaii.org/be-a-volunteer/
Maui
- Support group and program leaders – we will train and certify you, see our programs page for more info
- Administrative help
- Speakers
Oahu
- Support group leaders (both peer and family members)
- Mentees for Family to Family Education and Peer to Peer Education
- Volunteers to represent NAMI at wellness fairs and events.
- Young adult Ending the Silence presenters for middle/high schools
- Speakers with lived experience for CIT trainings
or find out more in a recording of our volunteer opportunities meeting below: