Facilitate playing games such as trivia, Pictionary, bingo, cards, board games, naming games, etc. Or, play an adapted sport side-by-side with a Friend for basic enjoyment and exercise.

Lead specific exercises with a group of Friends and Staff. Exercise examples include: stretching, chair yoga, chair qi gong, chair aerobics, etc.

Bring the gift of song to Friends where they can participate in the singing. Assure written words are available for those who can follow written lyrics. Create a list of songs based on a theme e.g. patriotic, seasonal, holiday, faith-based, genre, etc.

Greet Friends and Caregivers as well as other Volunteers to assure they feel welcome. Answer telephone: screen and direct calls, take and relay messages and provide basic information to callers.

Spend time with an individual Friend focused on that Friend’s special interests e.g. reading, talking, story-telling, strolling indoors or outdoors, a game, etc.

Regularly take photographs of Friends with proper releases, Staff, Volunteers and special events at Joyful Journey. Photos will be used for internal communication, community outreach, marketing materials, and newsletters to families.

Volunteers are needed on the day of the art fair to assist artists with set up and tear down, provide breaks for artists, hand out programs to patrons, and help man the information booth. Volunteers will enjoy the beautiful weather and browse the booths full of incredible art.

Volunteers are needed to help engage with the community through various fellowship and educational events. Responsibilities include organizing events, providing information on immigrant rights, and supporting advocacy efforts.

Volunteers are vital to our work in serving the community. You can volunteer as an individual or as part of a group, helping with various tasks to support our mission against hunger.

Assist in organizing and facilitating the Back to School Celebration & Community Health Fair. Responsibilities include setting up booths, guiding attendees, and providing information about health resources.

As a Crisis Center Intervention Specialist, you will provide support to individuals in crisis by offering compassionate assistance and resources. This role requires training and a commitment to helping others in their time of need.

Become a Youth Mentor and help guide and support young individuals in your community. This role involves providing mentorship and fostering positive relationships with youth.

Help teach the Too Good For Drugs Program in middle schools throughout our 11-county region. Volunteers will commit to training one weekday for ten weeks, with all supplies and training provided by MHA WVR.

Volunteers are essential to the work that NAMI does. By filling out the volunteer interest survey, you can help us understand your skills and interests, and we will reach out to you about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.