Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of NAMI Seattle! Your gift of time and talent keeps our programs free and available to anyone who needs them. You can make a difference.

General Expectations for Volunteers

We ask that you be committed to NAMI’s vision of a world where all those impacted by mental illness know they are not alone, and are empowered to live a fulfilling life. Unlearning the damaging stereotypes and stigma around mental health that we may have grown up with can take time, and we ask that you engage in continued learning and introspection in this area.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, immigration status, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, visible and invisible disabilities, or any other demographic factor, and encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds to be part of NAMI. We expect our volunteers to respect all identities and will periodically offer cultural competency workshops as part of continuing education for volunteers.

All volunteers should commit to a minimum of one year of service with NAMI Seattle and must become a NAMI member.

Apply to be a NAMI Seattle volunteer!

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering with NAMI Seattle. We are currently in need of the following volunteer roles:

  • Connection (Peer) Support Group Leaders: Any adult (18+) with a mental health condition who makes mental health and wellness a priority in their daily life can apply to become a NAMI Connection program leader. All potential program leaders are interviewed and screened to determine whether the opportunity is a good fit for the person and for the organization. Program leaders attend an intensive peer-led training to become certified and must be members of NAMI. All certified program leaders should commit to a minimum of one year of service with a co-leader and must attend at least 4 support groups before training.

We are seeking leaders for the following support groups: ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), LGBTQ+, Connections

Hours: Varies depending on the Support Group

  • Fundraising and Development Volunteer: Seeking a volunteer to support our fundraising and development efforts, including donor outreach and acknowledgement, event support, data entry and handling, and helping to identify new funding opportunities.

Hours: Varies depending on availability

  • Programs Administrative Volunteer: Seeking a volunteer to support with administrative tasks related to programs and state trainings. This volunteer will support our State Trainings program through administrative tasks that can be completed at the NAMI Seattle office. These tasks include putting together training binders, printing materials, and mailing out packages. 

Hours: 2-4 hours/month

 If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please fill out the application below. While we may not be able to respond to all submissions, we will reach out if your application aligns with our current needs. Thank you for your interest!

Apply to be a NAMI Seattle Volunteer!

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