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About Our Volunteers

At NAMI Vermont, our vibrant community thrives on the invaluable contributions of dedicated volunteers. We’re a small grassroots organization relying on the commitment of individuals like you to power support groups, educational classes, events, and community outreach. Volunteers are the driving force behind our programs, actively participating in fundraising efforts to offer these resources at no charge.

Discover a wealth of volunteer opportunities within NAMI Vermont! Our committees and Board of Directors are composed of passionate volunteers who generously contribute their time, expertise, and enthusiasm. By actively participating in these opportunities, you can play a pivotal role in fulfilling our mission of supporting, educating, and advocating for all communities, families, and individuals affected by mental health challenges. Join us in building better lives for everyone in our community through diverse and rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Our volunteers share their experiences with NAMI Vermont and why they chose to volunteer with our organization. Listen to their voices and see if this opportunity is right for you.

Ways to Volunteer:

  • Join a Committee – help us advocate, plan events, and more by giving your time and joining a NAMI Vermont committee.
  • Help with Outreach/Promote our Programs – Spread the word about NAMI Vermont’s programs and events by helping at an exhibit table, walking in a parade, or distributing NAMI materials into the hands of those who need them.
  • Share Your Story – Our lived experience stories provide a unique connection with others, a reminder that they are not alone. Your story can help someone, and we want to help you share it through advocacy efforts, presentations, and more.
  • Become A Board Member – Our NAMI Vermont Board of Directors is made up of passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds. They play a key role in governance, financial oversight, budget approval, policy setting, and committee service. Join us and become a board member!
  • Be a Part of NAMIWalks Vermont – This is our annual fundraising and awareness event. Help with the planning of this fun event, form a team, encourage friends and family to donate and walk with you, and participate on the day of the walk. This energizing and inspiring day is an amazing experience for everyone!
  • Set Up a Local Fundraiser – You can support NAMI Vermont by raising money so that we can continue to provide free programming to all Vermonters. Set up a Facebook Fundraiser for your birthday, host a yard sale for NAMI Vermont, or collect in-kind donations off of our wish list for NAMI Vermont.
  • Become a Program Teacher, Presenter, or Facilitator – All of our programs are run by trained volunteers who selflessly give their time to provide needed services across the state. NAMI Vermont offers training throughout the year. 
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Volunteer with NAMI Vermont

How would you like to get involved? Click the button to fill out a volunteer request form.

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Jodi Girouard’s Poems

We invite more volunteers like Jodi to lend their voices and contribute to our collective healing. Your story matters, and together, we can break the stigma surrounding mental health. To share your story, reach out to Jodi at [email protected] or call her at 802-876-7949 ext 105. With your permission, we’d love to feature it in our e-news.

“Irv Rose”
“Foggy Mourning”
“Sun-kissed Momentum”
“Rain Cries”
“Catching Peace”
“Before Today”
“Life”
“Seasonal Summer”
“Perhaps”
“Belonging to Song”
“NORMALCY?”
“The Sublime Climb”
“Tonight’s Fight”
“The Bits of a Day”
“NAMI VT”
“After There Is Laughter”
Pink Fire
“Ending the Silence”
“Peaceful Land”

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