Become a Volunteer

​Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of NAMI Racine 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.
Become a trained peer-leader to facilitate a support group or teach a class:
Be a leader: Family and recovery focused support groups utilize collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. We encourage those interested in potentially facilitating groups to attend regularly. Additional training will be provided.
Share your story to help others understand mental illness:
​High Schools: Get trained to be a part of our Ending the Silence (ETS) presentation, which is 50-minute prevention and early intervention program that engages high school students in a discussion about mental health. This presentation is structured to be delivered by a two-person team, one of whom is a young adult living in recovery (18-30 yrs. old). The lead presenter is an adult who identifies as a family member or a person living in recovery.
Raise mental health awareness through fundraising and events:
​Research Dinner: Volunteer to help combat stigma and raise funds for NAMI Racine County during our annual Research Dinner event. Over 20 volunteers are needed before and on the day-of to assist with event set-up, clean-up, activities, and logistics.

Strategy Committee: Volunteer to be a part of a variety of opportunities to engage in event planning, help with logistics, and perform hands-on activities.
Advocate for quality mental health care services
Be an advocate: An important part of our work at NAMI Racine County is the role we play as advocates for better quality mental health services, and the support services needed to live in recovery. You can get involved by connecting with your legislators and advocating for two national NAMI legislative priorities: reducing mental illness related incarcerations and focusing on youth mental health initiatives.

Volunteer Application

All prospective volunteers should complete the Volunteer Application below. After submitting an application, you will be contacted to discuss your interests and next steps. For detailed descriptions and explanations about all of our volunteer offerings, call to speak with a NAMI Racine County staff member. 
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If you have questions about volunteering, please send us a message on the Contact Us page.
    Because NAMI volunteers deal with a vulnerable population, all leadership and direct contact positions require a criminal background check. If needed for your position, a separate form will be provided to you to fill out. Please note: Prior conviction records are reviewed on a case-by-case basis in the placement process, and applicants will only be denied volunteer service based on a conviction for a felony that is related to the applied for volunteer position.
    I declare that all of the information presented above, as well as on any attached sheets are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

    Volunteer Waiver and Confidentiality Agreement 

    DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU READ IT AS IT CONTAINS A WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO WHICH YOU WILL BE BOUND

    I hereby give NAMI Racine County permission to request and obtain data pertinent to my volunteering with NAMI Racine County programs, if necessary. I also release from all liability or responsibility all persons and institutions supplying information. I certify that all statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I agree and understand that if I'm accepted as a volunteer with NAMI Racine County, any false statements may result in my dismissal. 

    I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to participate with the NAMI Racine County program, and I further agree to indemnify and hold NAMI Racine County, its employees and contractors, harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this organization. I also agree to grant full permission to NAMI Racine County to use my name and any photographs, video or recordings for any publicity and promotion purposes without obligation or liability to me. 

    Confidentiality: I hereby agree to keep confidential any and all personal information that I hear, see or process during my volunteer service with NAMI Racine County unless given permission and parameters from the individual whose information is in question. This includes, but is not limited to: phone numbers, addresses, and health or financial history. 

    By typing your name below, you are electronically signing and submitting your name in agreement with the statements listed above.