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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have an hour or two to
spare? Just once a year, once a month or once a week? NAMI-Yolo has many
opportunities to help in many programs. Some need a lot of people just
once a year. Other needs are ongoing.
To sign up for volunteer
opportunities, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Charles Wang by
leaving voicemail at 530-756-8181 or emailing him at
and mail it to NAMI-Yolo P.O.
Box 447 Davis 95617 attn: Volunteer Coordinator. You can also phone our
helpline and leave a message at 530-756-8181 or send email to
wangcharlesx@gmail.com
Volunteers are the core of our
organization. Please lend a hand and help NAMI-Yolo continue
to offer the education, advocacy and support that is so important to the
individuals and their loved ones in our community who live with mental
illness.
Volunteer
Needs
Graphics Design
Help create flyers, posters etc. to
publicize activities and events.
Drivers
Drivers are needed to help mental
health clients get to doctors appointments, and various activities.
Our goal is to develop a list of volunteer drivers who can help with
driving as the needs arise.
Advocacy
Outreach
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Membership drive: Winter
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Religious Outreach
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Fundraising and/or grant
writing
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Mailings
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Monthly Potlucks - Setup,
Cleanup or coordinate.
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Writing feature articles for
local media
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Farmers Market & other
community outreach
Support
Yolo CANVAS
A community volunteer network of neighbors helping neighbors to provide
supports, services, and activities that enrich the lives of people
living with mental illness. The goal is to locate or develop
activities that allow people to be more fully included in our community.
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Help coordinate or assist in
a 2 hour drop-in at Homestead Coop Housing
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Help with maintenance,
delivery of bikes in the Biking for Wellness program.
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Become a Community Friend
and meet up on a regular basis with someone living with mental illness
for friendship, activities, etc.
Events
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Mental Illness Awareness
Week (MIAW): October
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Operation Holiday Giving - December
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Pat Williams Mental Health
Dinner: February
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NAMI Walks - April
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Sunflower Art Contest: May,
June
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Tallest Sunflower
Contest: Summer/Fall
If nothing above meets your
interests but you still would like to volunteer, please contact us so
we can discuss how you can help. |
