Volunteering at NAMI Santa Clara County is an opportunity to join NAMI in creating a mental health friendly community that enables people and families impacted by mental health conditions build better lives.
Note: NAMI Santa Clara County cannot accommodate volunteers under age 18, with the exception of certain annual community events (when supervised by a responsible adult): NAMIWalks (September / October), Holiday Gift Drive (mid-December), and NAMI Picnic (July).
NAMI Volunteer opportunities may include:
- General Office Work: Volunteers meet at our office every Monday and Wednesday, 10am to 1pm, for some low-stress office projects. These include folding and labeling brochures and newsletters, preparing class binders, and other tasks as needed. We also have fun activities such as trivia and puzzles, as well as snacks. You may drop in as often as you like, and you do not need to stay the entire time. Complete the application below and bring it with you when you first come to volunteer.
- Special Events: (Note: watch NAMI website for details on how to sign up; no application needed)
- Annual Events: Help at events such as the picnic or the holiday drive. (Note: Suitable for teens under age 18 with responsible adult)
- NAMIWalks: Our biggest fundraising and community awareness event of the year is NAMIWalks Silicon Valley. Form or join a team for the walk (held in the Fall). Help with day of event needs.
NAMI offers free mental health education classes. Graduation from one of these classes may allow you to get involved in additional volunteer opportunities.
How To Apply
For general office work only: Complete the volunteer application below and bring it with you when you first come to volunteer at our office at 1150 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128.
For other volunteer opportunities: Watch the NAMI website for details on how to sign up.
For more information about volunteering, call the NAMI Helpline, (408) 453-0400, option 1.