NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley relies on volunteers to support its community outreach, education and support programs; as well as advocacy and fundraising efforts.
We serve eight counties in the Quad Cities area: Henry, Rock Island and Mercer counties in Illinois, and Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Cedar and Muscatine counties in Iowa.
Can You Volunteer?
We are currently in need of persons to:
Teach:
If you have lived experience with mental illness, we are looking for family/friends and peers to train and teach our nationally-developed education classes. Open to previous graduates of NAMI Signature Education programs. MUST have lived experience with a serious mental health condition.
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING TAKEN FOR:
- NAMI GMV Family to Family Instructor Application
- NAMI GMV Family Support Facilitator Application (now looking for Parents of Youth for Davenport and Muscatine groups)
- NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Group Facilitator (email mark.mathews@namigmv.org for an application)
Community Awareness & Outreach:
Let’s spread the word that NAMI helps families and peers through education and support programs. We are able to speak and exhibit in a variety of community settings including civic, faith-based, minority and health-related organizations.
Events:
Help with NAMIWalks or other events NAMI sponsors. Raise funds, promote, or help with day-of-event logistics.
Please email: Mark Mathews, Executive Director
Apply now: Volunteer Application Updated 2.22.18
Volunteer Policies & Procedures Document Requires Signature: NAMI GMV Volunteer Policies & Procedures. Updated 2020.10.2
