Present advocacy initiatives include: early school intervention, criminal justice/diversion, affordable and supported housing, and the November election. No skills necessary, just a keen interest in advocacy, previous experience helpful. Estimated time commitment is 3 hours per month.
Writer and curator of appropriate articles or stories for the online newsletter. Writing articles related to book reviews, finding articles that would be appropriate for the newsletter, Writing human interest stories, articles on advocacy. All of these would be related to mental health. Time commitment is at your discretion.
Please consider volunteering to be part of a team of two people (One person who lives with a mental health condition and another person who lives in support of.) who tell patients and families (mostly patients) a bit about themselves and about NAMI Washtenaw’s mission and programs. The purpose of these informal presentations is to…
A Leader will lead/facilitate classes. Leader must attend the 8-week class and complete the training (Class – 20 hours, Training 15 hours) and live in support of an individual with a mental health condition. The leader agrees to facilitate/lead 3 sessions of the 8-week classes
Our buddies are the core of our program, they are the superhero’s that allows our players the opportunity to play America’s Favorite Pastime…baseball. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a ‘buddy’ system, pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described.
Telling your story is a powerful way to inspire others to become registered donors and increase public acceptance of donation. Opportunities include speaking at community events, religious or spiritual gatherings, service clubs, social groups, schools and your work place. We also invite individuals to speak at Eversight events and employee gatherings so that others can…
If you enjoy a quieter volunteer experience, our office support opportunities provide just that. Between events and the thousands of letters we send each year to donor families, recipients and contributors, we are always in need of additional help to support our outreach efforts. Volunteers can choose to participate regularly or when time allows in…
Eversight hosts a number of community and fundraising events in our service areas throughout the year—from ball games and bowling to BBQs and galas—to help raise critical funds for our charitable services and connect people touched by the gift of sight. Volunteers can assist with planning and coordination, gift-in-kind and sponsorship solicitations, assembling and mailing…
Born out of the need to more quickly and efficiently distribute perishable food items, Peace has been partnering with Food Gatherers for a weekly produce distribution since 2011. Every Friday morning, a diverse population of people from the Washtenaw County community come to Peace to have a choice of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well…
This volunteer position (or non-paid internship) assesses client’s needs, situations, and support networks to determine their goals. Following up and evaluating services provided to ensure that they are effective. Promoting human well-being and applying preventative and intervention methods to social problems at individual, group, and community levels while following ethical principles and critical thinking. Experience…