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Opportunities to spread the works and words of NAMI Lansing
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Opportunities to help Support Groups and Education Classes
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Program Host/Helper
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Teacher/Education Class
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Facilitator/Support Groups
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Presenter/Community Groups
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Program Lead/Coordinator​​
Events Team
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Summary: Volunteers will support NAMI Lansing by helping with community outreach events and promoting our programs to increase awareness and engagement.”
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Engage with community members and promote our initiatives.
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Distribute informational materials and answer questions.
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Help with setup and cleanup at events.
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Provide feedback on outreach activities.
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Assist with event planning and execution.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Enthusiasm for community engagement.
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Variable times based on Community and NAMI Lansing event schedule.
Report to: NAMI Lansing Event Coordinator
Location: Various community locations and our office.
Training: On-the-job training will be provided.
Benefits: Develop and enhance your event planning skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.​
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Office Team
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Summary: Volunteers will provide vital administrative and logistical support to help ensure the efficient operations of NAMI Lansing.
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Answering/Follow-ups with phones
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Greeting Visitors
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Managing/Organizing NAMI Lansing materials
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Scheduling
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Assisting with special events.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Punctual and detail oriented
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Time Commitment:
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3 - 6 hours per month
Report to: NAMI Lansing Event Coordinator
Location: 405 W. Greenlawn, Lansing MI
Training: On-the-job training will be provided.
Benefits: Develop and enhance your office and organizational skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.​
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Communications Team
​Summary: Volunteers will assist and take part in Communications initiatives that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
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Work as a team member under the guidance of NAMI Lansing’s Communications Coordinator.
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Work on projects to support the aspects of:
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Knowledge and experience in designated Communications activities
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1 committee meeting every month (1.5 hrs.)
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Agreed upon times for designated projects
​​​Report to: NAMI Lansing Communications Coordinator
Location: NAMI Office and Remote Work
Training: On-the-job training will be provided
Benefits: Develop and enhance your Communications skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Technology Team
​Summary: Volunteers will assist and take part in Technology initiatives that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
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Collaborate as a team member under the guidance of NAMI Lansing’s Technology Coordinator.
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Work on projects to support the technical aspects of:
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Website development and maintenance
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Social Media development and management
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CRM development and management ​
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Other designated projects
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in a range of technology-related skills.
​Time Commitment:
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1 committee meeting every month (1.5 hrs.)
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Agreed upon times for designated projects
​​​Report to: NAMI Lansing Technology Coordinator
Location: NAMI Office and Remote Work
Training: On-the-job training will be provided
Potential paid training
Benefits: Develop and enhance your technology skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Volunteer Recruitment Team
​Summary: Volunteers will assist and take part in Volunteer Recruitment initiatives that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
Responsibilities:​
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Collaborate as a team member under the guidance of NAMI Lansing’s Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.
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Work on projects;
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Knowledge and experience in Volunteer Recruitment activities.
Time Commitment:
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1 committee meeting every month (1.5 hrs.)
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Agreed upon times for designated projects
​​​Report to: NAMI Lansing Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Location: NAMI Office and Remote Work
Training: On-the-job training will be provided
Benefits: Develop and enhance your Volunteer Recruitment skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Advocacy Team
​Summary: Volunteers will assist and take part in Advocacy initiatives that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
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Collaborate as a team member under the guidance of NAMI Lansing’s Advocacy Coordinator.
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Work on projects -
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Knowledge and experience in Advocacy-related activities.​
​Time Commitment:
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1 committee meeting every month (1.5 hrs.)
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Agreed upon times for designated projects
​​​Report to: NAMI Lansing Advocacy Coordinator
Location: NAMI Office and Remote Work
Training: On-the-job training will be provided
Benefits: Develop and enhance your Advocacy skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Fundraising Team
​Summary: Volunteers will assist and take part in Volunteer Recruitment initiatives that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
Responsibilities:​
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Collaborate as a team member under the guidance of NAMI Lansing’s Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.
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Work on projects;
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Knowledge and experience in Volunteer Recruitment activities.
Time Commitment:
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1 committee meeting every month (1.5 hrs.)
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Agreed upon times for designated projects
​​​Report to: NAMI Lansing Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Location: NAMI Office and Remote Work
Training: On-the-job training will be provided
Benefits: Develop and enhance your Volunteer Recruitment skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Program Host/ Helper
​Summary: Volunteers will assist NAMI Signature programs that support and advance NAMI Lansing’s overall mission and goals.
Responsibilities:​​
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Help with setup, security, and cleanup at designated NAMI Signature Programs.
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Engage with teachers, facilitators, and program participants.
Skills:
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Good communications and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and a part of a team..
Time Commitment:
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Variable times based on Community and NAMI Lansing event schedule.
Report to: NAMI Lansing Signature Program Coordinators
Location: NAMI Lansing Office (The Hub) 405 W. Greenlawn, Lansing MI
Training: On-the-job training will be provided.
Benefits: Develop and enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Teacher for Education Classes
Family to Family, Peer to Peer, NAMI Basics
​Summary: Volunteers will teach NAMI Signature programs.
Responsibilities:​​
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Help with setup, security, and cleanup at designated NAMI Signature Programs.
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Engage with teachers, facilitators, and program participants.
Skills:
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Good communications and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and a part of a team..
Time Commitment:
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Variable times based on Community and NAMI Lansing event schedule.
Report to: NAMI Lansing Signature Program Coordinators
Location: NAMI Lansing Office (The Hub) 405 W. Greenlawn, Lansing MI
Training: On-the-job training will be provided.
Benefits: Develop and enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
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