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 become a regular.  Ask if you can become mentored be a volunteer.

 
 
Here are some areas where volunteers are needed in 2021:

 

Statewide

  • Speakers who have experience with mental health conditions
  • Legislative Advocacy join the advocacy committee
  • Social Media
  • Start a NAMI on Campus Club
  • Start a Faithnet in your church or faith group
  • Mental Health Awareness Day at work, school or church
  • Find a creative way to get MH out there, to Drs. Business, Schools

Big Island

  • Guest speakers – F2F, Ending the Silence, etc.
  • Tech Assistance (Zoom) – for classes and website
  • NAMIWalks 
  • Trained Certified Teachers – for upcoming classes and support groups

Kauai  volunteer for 2 hours per week to help with:

  • Taking monthly Stakeholders meeting minutes.(2 hours per month) 
  • Send out agenda for monthly stakeholders meeting. 1 hour per week. 
  • Send 2 invite emails to members list for peer support groups 2x per month held on Hawaii zoom. 2 hrs. 
  • Post monthly info on google state NAMI site 1 hr

Maui

  • Support group leaders
  • Teachers
  • Admin
  • Speakers
Oahu
  • Support group leaders
  • Mentees for Family to Family Education and Peer to Peer Education
  • Admin
  • Speaker

or find out more in a recording of our volunteer opportunities meeting below:

To apply: fill out the volunteer application form:
https://forms.gle/cUZJHVGHtPJQ3xz29

Thank you!