Become a Volunteer

NAMI Multnomah is a peer-based, grassroots organization, and volunteers play a vital role. Volunteers are peers and must be able to manage their mental health conditions, be comfortable speaking about their own experiences with mental health conditions, complete training, and follow the structure of NAMI programs. Our volunteers:

• Facilitate peer support groups

• Teach NAMI signature classes

• Share their stories

• Give educational presentations

• Table events and more!

To volunteer with us:

1. Review the open positions below.

2. Then, complete our Volunteer Form.

3. We will be in touch within two business days to invite you to our next monthly volunteer orientation.

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

• Have relevant lived experience with a mental health condition - either yourself, as a parent/caregiver, or as someone who has worked with youth.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We offer a variety of community events, creating spaces to come together casually and enjoy an activity in the company of others. Our current volunteer leader opportunities are listed below.

Walking Group
Get involved as a walking group leader to co-lead our weekly neighborhood walks.

Hiking Group
Plan and lead hikes in local areas in and around Portland.

NAMI On Campus
We are looking for high school and college students interested in leading a NAMI club on campus. This opportunity requires a three-term commitment (one school year) to develop and implement a hands-on project. We are happy to work with students who need to complete an internship or to accrue community service hours.