Become a Volunteer
NAMI Multnomah is a peer-based, grassroots organization and volunteers play a vital role. Our volunteers:
Facilitate support groups
Teach classes
Share their stories
Table events or give outreach presentations
And more!
To become a volunteer, you will want to:
Review the open positions below
Email info@namimultnomah.org or call 503-228-5692
Some volunteer roles come with a monetary stipend (amounts below). You can opt-out of receiving the stipend if you would prefer. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Presenters can make $30 per presenter per presentation
Facilitators can make $30 per facilitator per group
Teachers can make $50 per teacher per class
Open Positions
PRESENTATIONS
Ending the Silence
Are you interested in youth mental health? Ending the Silence involves an educational presentation as well as a young adult presenter who shares their own story. This role involves online and live training.
We have a need for any Ending the Silence presenters who meet the following criteria:
Comfortable presenting in-person
Have availability to schedule presentations during regular school hours
Vaccinated against COVID-19
In Our Own Voice
This program involves sharing your story with the goal of decreasing mental health stigma and sharing resources with the community. Live training takes place via Zoom in January 2024.
EDUCATION & SUPPORT
We are seeking teachers and facilitators for several of our programs. These roles require participation in the program prior to taking the training.
Young Adult Programming
We are in the process of coordinating support groups and classes specifically for young adults (age 18-30). If you are a young adult interested in facilitating, teaching, or presenting, please reach out and we can discuss details! We are also hoping to create some LGBTQ-specific young adult programming.
Support Group Facilitators
We are in need of additional facilitators for most of our virtual support groups, especially our Military Support Group, Veteran Family Support Group, Family Support Group, Partners & Spouses Support Group, and both a Military Sexual Trauma Support Group and an LGBTQIA+ group that are currently in-progress. Training is provided!
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
We are in need of additional teachers for our demographic-specific Peer-to-Peer classes for LGBTQ+ people, Veterans/Military Service Members, and BIPOC folks.
NAMI Basics
We are looking for teachers for NAMI Basics, a class taught by parents and caregivers of youth who experience mental health barriers.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We offer a variety of community events, creating spaces to come together casually and enjoy an activity with the company of others. Here are the current volunteer leader opportunities that we have available:
Self Care Group We’re looking for a co-facilitator to assist in our virtual Self Care group on the second & fourth Sundays of every month. This group focuses on learning different types of self-care through education tools, techniques, and activities.
Walking Group We’re expanding our walking group team! Get involved as a walking group leader to co-lead our weekly neighborhood walks.
Sound Healing Group We are looking for a co-facilitator to assist our lead facilitator on the second & fourth Tuesday of every month. This group invites participants to play instruments, let loose, or sit back and enjoy the sounds. Interest in musical instruments preferred.
NAMI On Campus
We are looking for Portland State students interested in joining a group and leading or supporting a NAMI club on campus! This opportunity would require someone who is reliable and interested in a very hands-on project.
support & Encouragement
We are always recruiting for new volunteers. As a NAMI Multnomah volunteer you are provided training, ongoing support, and encouragement. You will receive specialized training to fulfill your job. You will have opportunities to utilize your expertise in meaningful ways. Through volunteering, individuals become knowledgeable advocates for people living with a mental health condition and their families.
In order to volunteer as a NAMI Signature Program teacher or facilitator you must complete a NAMI Oregon training. Check out current upcoming NAMI Oregon trainings.
IS VOLUNTEERING FOR YOU?
Do any of these positions interest you? Please call the HelpLine at 503-228-5692 or email us. Due to an overwhelming response we are only accepting new volunteers for these positions listed.