Representative for Community Events
Role Description: NAMI participates in community events, fairs, and festivals to introduce the organization, its mission, and its resources to the community at large. Events are held at sites such as universities, faith-based institutions, and community organizations.
Location: Events are held throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Reports to: Volunteer & Outreach Manager
Role Requirements:
- Volunteers will be asked to pick up resource materials from the NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore office prior to the event date and return these items afterward.
- Comfortable being out in the community. Some venues may be crowded.
- “People skills” and a friendly face!
- May require sitting or standing for extended periods in variable weather conditions.
- General, working knowledge of mental illness and NAMI’s mission. Fact sheets and talking points will be provided. No formal training is required.
- May require lifting and carrying items of moderate weight to transport materials.
- NAMI membership is encouraged but not required.
- Volunteer Commitment: Outreach events are usually 2-6 hours and usually occur on weekends, though some take place during the week.
- Must be able to pick up and drop off materials at the NAMI Metro Baltimore office.
- Minimum Age: 14 years old with parent accompaniment or permission.
- Staff the booth at the event, usually while working cooperatively with NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore staff and/or volunteers. T
- asks include greeting members of the public, answering general questions about NAMI, distributing resources and materials, and encouraging interested individuals to sign up for our email list.
Apply today at www.namibaltimore.volunteerhub.com
