Do you have a desire to help others and are looking for meaningful volunteer work? Below are examples of volunteer roles with NAMI Genesee.  

Please contact us at 810-232-6498 or namigenesee@gmail.com for more information.

• ILLUMINATE LIFE COMMUNITY STROLL – Help us get ready for this family friendly event coming in September. Volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate activities and distribute promotional materials. Level of involvement is flexible. This is an annual event with preparations starting in April and concluding in September.
• MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – this is a role that can be fulfilled right in your own home. You will need a computer and be knowledgeable about using the internet. If you enjoy working with people and can keep track of details while working independently this may be right for you. Estimated volunteer hours per month is less than 10.
• MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER – this is a resume builder for the right person! Are you looking for a career in marketing with a focus on social media? To fulfill this role the volunteer will need to be knowledgeable about FB, SnapChat, and Twitter and be willing to work with us to communicate upcoming events, classes and support group meetings as well as promote NAMI Genesee in general. Here is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and help a great cause. Estimated volunteer hours per month are flexible.
• CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR – our support group facilitators are caring individuals living with a mental illness that can lead discussion with peers. Presently there is 1 meeting per month. Estimated volunteer hours per month is 2. Candidates will be required to regularly attend support group prior to being considered for this very special volunteer role.
• FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR – our family support group facilitators are caring individuals that have a loved one with a serious mental illness. Volunteers for this role must be considerate, professional and at times assertive. Presently there are 2 meetings per month. Estimated volunteer hours per month is 2. Candidates are required to regularly attend support group prior to being considered for this volunteer role.

We are friendly people that like to help others that many times do not know where to turn. Our volunteers are available as a resource for your event. Examples of events we regularly attend as a resource are Walk for Hope in Saginaw, Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebird’s mental health nights, various health fairs, school resource nights, and other similar community events.