NAMIWALKS Volunteers

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NAMIWALKS volunteers play a crucial role in the success of NAMI's fundraising and awareness-raising events. These walks are designed to bring communities together, increase awareness about mental health issues, and raise funds for NAMI's programs and initiatives. Here's an overview of what NAMIWALKS volunteers typically do:

### Pre-Event Responsibilities
1. **Promotion**: Helping to promote the event by distributing flyers, posting on social media, and spreading the word within the community.
2. **Registration Assistance**: Assisting with participant registration, both online and in person, ensuring all necessary information is collected and processed.
3. **Logistics and Planning**: Assisting with logistical planning, which may include mapping out the walk route, organizing supplies, and coordinating with vendors and sponsors.
4. **Sponsorship and Fundraising**: Reaching out to local businesses and organizations to secure sponsorships and donations, as well as encouraging participants to raise funds.

### Day-of-Event Responsibilities
1. **Setup**: Arriving early to help set up tents, tables, banners, and other necessary equipment at the event site.
2. **Registration and Check-In**: Welcoming participants, helping them check in, distributing t-shirts, and providing information about the event.
3. **Route Assistance**: Serving as route marshals to guide participants along the walk route, ensuring their safety and providing directions.
4. **Water and Aid Stations**: Manning water and aid stations along the route, handing out water, snacks, and providing basic first aid if necessary.
5. **Cheering and Encouragement**: Cheering on participants, providing encouragement, and creating a positive and energetic atmosphere throughout the event.
6. **Information Booths**: Staffing information booths to provide participants with information about NAMI and mental health resources.
7. **Post-Event Cleanup**: Helping to clean up the event site, packing up supplies, and ensuring the area is left in good condition.

### Post-Event Responsibilities
1. **Data Entry and Follow-Up**: Assisting with data entry for registration and donation records, and helping with follow-up communications to thank participants and sponsors.
2. **Feedback Collection**: Gathering feedback from participants and volunteers to help improve future events.

### Skills and Qualities Needed
1. **Enthusiasm**: A positive and enthusiastic attitude to help create a welcoming and supportive environment.
2. **Organization**: Strong organizational skills to assist with logistics and ensure the event runs smoothly.
3. **Communication**: Good communication skills for interacting with participants, sponsors, and other volunteers.
4. **Teamwork**: Ability to work well with others and collaborate as part of a team.
5. **Reliability**: Dependability to show up on time and fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Volunteering for NAMIWALKS is a rewarding experience that allows individuals to contribute to a meaningful cause, support mental health awareness, and be part of a community effort to make a difference.