Volunteer
Join the grassroots movement that is building better lives for individuals and families living with mental illness in Fairbanks and the Interior!
Volunteer Hours 2023
Volunteer Hours 2022
Get Involved
There is a place for you to volunteer at NAMI Fairbanks. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans living with mental illness. In Alaska, over 108,000 individuals are living with mental illness. That’s more than 3X the population of Fairbanks alone!
Together we can make a difference!
Volunteer Opportunities
Training is provided by NAMI free of charge. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, contact our office at
907-456-4704.
Facilitator: NAMI Connection Support Group
Lead peers through group sharing and mental health recovery principles
Leader: NAMI Peer-to-Peer Class
Teach individuals about coping strategies and mental health
Parent Presenter: NAMI Ending the Silence
Present in schools with team approach to youth mental health
Young Adult Presenter: NAMI Ending the Silence
Present in middle & high schools. Overcome stigma
Facilitator: NAMI Family Support Group
Lead family members through shared experiences, and mutual support
Leader: NAMI Family-to-Family Class
Teach families about mental illness and how to help
Storyteller: NAMI Sharing Your Story With Law Enforcement
Share your story as a NAMI panelist for CIT Training
Story Teller: NAMI Smarts for Legislative Advocacy
Prepare for the Legislative Fly-in. Meet with Legislators
Presenter: NAMI In Our Own Voice
Present to general audiences about mental illness
Leader: NAMI Provider
Teach healthcare workers what helps and what doesn’t
Coordinator: NAMI on Campus (@UAF)
Lead a campus club for mental health awareness
Zoom Meeting Technology Assistant
Manage chat and breakout rooms in hybrid NAMI classes
Helpline Assistant
Answer phone calls, offer a listening ear, and offer hope
Outreach Assistant
Operate the NAMI information table at community events
Event Assistant
Volunteer at NAMI events. Set up, take down, various duties
Communications Assistant
Write/edit content for newsletters, blog articles
How to Start:
Attend the program as a participant
(For support group and class leaders this is a requirement)
A Caring Community.
When we work together, we affect a much greater change for better lives than we can accomplish on our own. 1 in 5 Alaskans are living with mental illness. Volunteer with NAMI Fairbanks to help build a caring community that makes a difference!
Why Choose Us
Testimonials from NAMI Fairbanks friends
The peer support is a game changer
“They truly understand the daily challenges of life inside a mental illness, and they model how much life can improve when we never give up hope.”
Kindness to share
“This group has a wealth of information, experience, and kindness to share–just call them.”
I use my voice now
“NAMI helped me break out of my shyness. Now I know how to ask for what I need.”
Volunteer Interest Form
Please complete the form below and “Submit”
The next Volunteer Orientation will be on January 16, 2024 1-2pm at NAMI Fairbanks. Please plan to attend and let us know if you are unable to be there. Thank you!