NAMI San Fernando Valley - National Alliance on Mental Illness

Organization Description

NAMI-SFV's mission is to provide FREE education, support and advocacy to anyone impacted by mental illness in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. 

Volunteer activities include:

  • Help Line: requires a one year volunteer commitment
  • NAMI in the Lobby: sitting in the lobby of the Olive View Peer Resource Center in Sylmar and introducing NAMI to those in the Lobby
  • Tabling NAMI booth at Fairs and events
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Membership Coordinator
Program Information

Service Learning volunteers are needed at Olive View Medical Center from 6pm to 8pm weekdays.  Volunteers will staff a table in the lobby during visiting hours. During this time you will engage visitors, provide support and introduce visitors to NAMI programs and services. 

Opportunities: 

  • Help Line: requires a one year volunteer commitment
  • NAMI in the Lobby: sitting in the lobby of the Olive View Peer Resource Center in Sylmar and introducing NAMI to those in the Lobby
  • Tabling NAMI booth at Fairs and events
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Membership Coordinator
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR Certification
Address 
14445 Olive View Drive
Sylmar, CA 91342
United States
General Phone 
(818) 994-6747
Website:
http://www.namisfv.org
Student Contact 
Name
Kim Bunnell
Job Title
President
Phone
(818) 257-3538
Email
Kim.bunnell@namisfv.org
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Mental Well-being
Hours of operation 

At Olive View Medical Center: 6 pm to 8pm Week days.

Minimum required hours 
1