Volunteer with Us!

Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of NAMI Dane County. Volunteers help to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness by sharing their personal experiences, talents, and skills. Whether you are giving your time because our programs have helped you or a loved one or you are passionate about mental health, you can make a difference. 

Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities

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Administrative Office Volunteer

Office volunteers are scheduled on an as-needed basis to provide general administrative support to staff and complete special projects, such as organizing the office space, data entry and analysis, library management, mailing and filing, and...

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18+

Advocacy Committee Volunteer

Advocates play a role in supporting local mental health advocacy efforts, and may also be asked to testify at a hearing.

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18+

CIT Lived Experience Panel Member

CIT Lived Experience Panel Members share their mental health stories with community professionals, such as EMTs, police officers, and teachers, who are receiving mental health training through CIT.

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18+

Education Class Instructor

Education Class Instructors lead NAMI Family-to-Family, an education course for people who have a loved one experiencing significant mental health challenges.

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14+

Events Volunteer

Events Volunteers help with setup, take-down, or tabling of activities at events such as NAMIWalks and the spring gala.

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18+

Support Group Facilitator

Support Group Facilitators co-facilitate NAMI Dane County peer support group meetings.

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Volunteer Application

Please note that our volunteer applications is thorough, and we ask specific questions as we use this data to meet grant requirements we may be applying for.

We do not share specific contact information.

Do you personally live with a mental illness?
Do you have a family member who lives with a mental illness?
Have you ever participated in a NAMI Dane County program, class, or support group?
Do you currently have a NAMI Dane County paid membership?
If yes, please select which of the following programs you've participated in
Please indicate your volunteer interests:
What days of the week are you available?
What time of day are you available?
Is English your primary language?
What are your preferred pronouns?

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For detailed descriptions and explanations about all of our volunteer offerings, check out our Volunteer Handbook.
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Registration is only required one time for all support groups.  If you've already registered previously for a group, your registration is complete for attending all support groups from NAMI Dane County.

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If you or someone you know are having a mental health crisis, please call 988 to speak with a trained counselor or call 911 and request a Mental Health Trained Officer.

For resources or to speak with a Peer or Parent Peer Support Specialist please follow the link below.

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Do you personally live with a mental illness?
Do you have a family member who lives with a mental illness?
Have you ever participated in a NAMI Dane County program, class, or support group?
Do you currently have a NAMI Dane County paid membership?
If yes, please select which of the following programs you've participated in
Please indicate your volunteer interests:
What days of the week are you available?
What time of day are you available?
Is English your primary language?
What are your preferred pronouns?

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