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Join Our Amazing Volunteer Team!!

NAMI Greenville is driven by the passion and dedication of our volunteers who play a crucial role in fulfilling our mission. Our volunteers lead and support various programs that are offered free to the public, contributing to the overall mental health and well-being of our community.

Our education initiatives, presentations, and supports groups rely on the commitment of volunteers. Please see the information below about each of our signature programs to learn more.

Outside of leading one of our programs, there is a great need for volunteers in assisting with fundraising, event planning, community outreach, and administrative tasks. Whether you can spare an hour or two every week or contribute occasionally, your support is invaluable to us!

If you are ready to make a difference, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. Once submitted, our Program Coordinator will reach out to discuss the various volunteer opportunities available. We appreciate your willingness to contribute to our cause and our community.

LEAD A SUPPORT GROUP.

Family Support Group

Facilitate a Family Support Group:

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and close friends of individuals living with mental illness.

As a facilitator, you will follow NAMI’s structured model to ensure everyone in the group has an opportunity to be heard and get support. Ensure a safe space for support group members to gain hope and insight from the challenges and successes of people facing similar experiences.

Help others discover their inner strength and empower themselves through empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community in a non-judgmental space.

Each Support group is 90 minutes. We ask volunteers to facilitate one group per month.

Requirement- You need to identify as a family member with a loved one affected by mental illness and attend our training. You also MUST attend at least 2 Family Support Groups prior to the training.

Connection Recovery Support Group

Facilitate a Connection Support Group:

This is a peer support group for adults with a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, etc.

As a facilitator, you will follow NAMI’s structured model to ensure everyone in the group has an opportunity to be heard and get support. Ensure a safe space for support group members to gain hope and insight from the challenges and successes of people facing similar experiences.

Help others discover their inner strength and empower themselves through empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community in a non-judgmental space.

Each Support group is 90 minutes. We ask volunteers to facilitate one group per month.

Requirement- You must identify as an individual living with a mental health condition in recovery and attend our training. You also MUST attend at least 2 Connection Support Groups prior to the training.

SHARE YOUR STORY AS A PRESENTER.

Ending the Silence (ETS)

Give an Ending the Silence Presentation:

This is a presentation given in schools around Greenville County. As a presenter, you educate the audience on how to recognize the early warning signs of mental illness and what to do if they or someone they know is showing these signs. NAMI Ending the Silence encourages people to reduce stigma and speak up about mental illness.

Commitment- You must go through training before-hand and be willing and able to travel during school hours.

Requirement- Lead presenters need to have their own experience with mental health challenges or experience from supporting a loved one with a mental health condition.

In Our Own Voice (IOOV)

Give an In Our Own Voice Presentation:

As a presenter, you educate people about mental health conditions to change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas. These are free, 40-to-60-minute presentations where you provide a personal perspective and talk openly with others about it’s like to have a mental health condition.

Help others gain deeper understanding of their mental health conditions by dispelling stereotypes and misconceptions. We ask volunteers to lead one presentation per month.

Requirements- This opportunity is only for adults living with mental illness in recovery and you must attend our training.

TEACH AN EDUCATION COURSE.

NAMI Family-to-Family

Teach a Family-to-Family Class:

Teach an 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions.  You will use this evidenced-based program to empower people to become better advocates for their loved ones and increase their coping skills. All materials are provided by NAMI. We ask volunteers to teach one class per year.

Guide participants as they learn about:

  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Supporting your loved one with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • How to handle a crisis

Commitment- Teachers usually commit to 2-3 hours/week for an 8-week period.

Requirements- You need to be a family member or caregiver of an adult living with a mental health condition. You must be trained before teaching this class and need to have completed the course prior to training.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

Teach a Peer-to-Peer Class:

Teach an eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. All materials are provided by NAMI. We ask volunteers to teach one class per year.

You will guide participants as they learn about:

  • Developing confidence for making decisions
  • Practicing relaxation and stress reduction tools
  • Strengthening relationships
  • Enhancing communication skills
  • Learning about mental health treatment options

Commitment- Teachers usually commit to 2-3 hours/week for an 8-week period.

Requirements- You need to identify as someone living with a mental health condition who is living in recovery. You must be trained and need to have completed the Peer-to-Peer course prior to training.

NAMI Basics

Teach a NAMI Basics Course:

This is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The program provides education concerning diagnosis and symptoms, as well as school issues and support. NAMI Basics is currently being offered online right now, but we are hoping to offer it in person again soon! Learn more at NAMI Basics | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Commitment- Teachers usually commit 2 hours per week for a total of 6 weeks per year.

Requirements- You need to be a family member or caregiver of an individual living with a mental health condition who developed the symptoms of mental health issues prior to the age of 13. You must be trained and need to complete this course before training.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT NAMI GREENVILLE:

NAMIWalks

NAMIWalks Upstate South Carolina is our largest fundraising event of the year! All funds raised allows us to provide education, support, advocacy, and information to those with a mental health condition, their families, friends, and the community at zero cost. Volunteering with NAMIWalks could include helping us set up, handing out waters, signing in participants, and more!

Events

NAMI Greenville tries to be involved as much as possible in the community. We might need volunteers to table at events or help us with outreach throughout the year

Grant Research and Application Writing

NAMI Greenville is seeking a motivated individual to assist with developing and writing grant proposals to grant-making organizations that will communicate our mission and programs to potential funders.

Advocacy Letters

Help NAMI Greenville write letters and lobby to improve the quality of life and promote recovery for those suffering from mental illness.

Assisting in our Office

We are always looking for help in the office that include duties like filling, letters, receipts, donor correspondence, inputting data, reporting, inventory management, and more!

Outreach

Help us develop an intern program to work along with local universities.

Media/Marketing

Help NAMI Greenville enhance our website and maintain social media platforms to tell our story. We also need people to help with our monthly newsletter and telling our story.

Membership and Recruiting

We need volunteers to educate the community about membership benefits, to help grow our members, and to help us keep records of our current members.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved with NAMI Greenville, please email jen@namigreenvillesc.org or complete this form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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COVID-19 Update:

MARCH 18 UPDATE: Beginning Monday, April 4th, we will officially be offering hybrid education classes AND support groups. Those who are comfortable will be able to attend the programs in person at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607). If you’re unable or would prefer to tune in virtually, we will still be offering the option of tuning in via Zoom. Please email info@namigreenvillesc.org with any questions.

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Events in May 2025

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6:15 pm: Connection Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
April 28, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

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6:15 pm: Family Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
April 28, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
Mondays at 6:15 PM.
A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 838 479 080
Password: 347822
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (838479080), and press pound (#)

IN-PERSON INFORMATION:

These groups are held at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607).

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

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29April 29, 2025
30April 30, 2025

9:30 am: Veteran's Connection Support Group

9:30 am – 11:00 am
May 1, 2025

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

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6:00 pm: Peer-to-Peer Class

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 1, 2025

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

More information

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2May 2, 2025
3May 3, 2025
4May 4, 2025

6:15 pm: Connection Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 5, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

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6:15 pm: Family Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 5, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
Mondays at 6:15 PM.
A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 838 479 080
Password: 347822
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (838479080), and press pound (#)

IN-PERSON INFORMATION:

These groups are held at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607).

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

9:30 am: NAMI AOP Support Group

9:30 am – 6:15 pm
May 6, 2025

NAMI AOP Support Group

NAMI Anderson-Oconee-Pickens is offering in-person support groups on the first Tuesday of every month, except January and July, in Pendleton at 6:15 pm.

Family Support Group
For family members of someone living with a mental illness, groups are offered the first Tuesday of each month, except January and July, at 6:15 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Pendleton, 351 S. Broad Street in Pendleton.

Connection Recovery Support Group
For individuals living with a mental illness, groups are offered the first Tuesday of each month, except January and July, at 6:15 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Pendleton, 351 S. Broad St. in Pendleton.

First Baptist Church of Pendleton
351 S. Broad Street
Pendleton, South Carolina
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7May 7, 2025

6:00 pm: Peer-to-Peer Class

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 8, 2025

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

More information

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9May 9, 2025

10:30 am: Connection Support Group

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
May 10, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HEREto access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

11May 11, 2025

6:15 pm: Connection Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 12, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

6:15 pm: Family Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 12, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
Mondays at 6:15 PM.
A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 838 479 080
Password: 347822
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (838479080), and press pound (#)

IN-PERSON INFORMATION:

These groups are held at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607).

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

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13May 13, 2025

10:30 am: NAMI Spartanburg Connection Recovery Support Group

10:30 am – 11:30 am
May 14, 2025

NAMI Spartanburg is also offering an IN-PERSON Connection Support Group 3 times a month

1st Thursdays of every month at 6:00 pm, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg (Across from Barnes & Noble)

2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am, at Eubanks Center, Peer Support Living Room, 358A Serpentine Drive, Spartanburg (Brick House between Mental Health and the SRHC ER)

3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 233 North Church Street, Downtown Spartanburg

Eubanks Center, Peer Support Living Room
358A Serpentine Drive
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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6:00 pm: NAMI Spartanburg Connection Recovery Support Group

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
May 15, 2025

NAMI Spartanburg is also offering an IN-PERSON Connection Support Group 3 times a month

1st Thursdays of every month at 6:00 pm, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg (Across from Barnes & Noble)

2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am, at Eubanks Center, Peer Support Living Room, 358A Serpentine Drive, Spartanburg (Brick House between Mental Health and the SRHC ER)

3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 233 North Church Street, Downtown Spartanburg

Central United Methodist Church
233 North Church Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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6:00 pm: Peer-to-Peer Class

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 15, 2025

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

More information

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6:15 pm: LGBTQ+ Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
May 15, 2025

Register Here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DACA729A1F85-51911288-nami 

Queer Wellness Center
30 Pointe Circle
Greenville, SC 29615
View Location

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16May 16, 2025

11:00 am: NAMIWalks 2025

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 17, 2025

Greenville Technical College
506 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
View Location

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18May 18, 2025

6:15 pm: Connection Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 19, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

6:15 pm: Family Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 19, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
Mondays at 6:15 PM.
A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 838 479 080
Password: 347822
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (838479080), and press pound (#)

IN-PERSON INFORMATION:

These groups are held at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607).

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

20May 20, 2025
21May 21, 2025

6:00 pm: NAMI Peer-to-Peer

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 22, 2025

is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.

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23May 23, 2025

10:30 am: Connection Support Group

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
May 24, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HEREto access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

25May 25, 2025

6:15 pm: Connection Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 26, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 363 235 436
Password: 826021
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (363235436), and press pound (#)
NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

6:15 pm: Family Support Group

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
May 26, 2025

On Zoom and In-Person.
Mondays at 6:15 PM.
A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Click HERE to access the link on your computer to join.
Meeting ID: 838 479 080
Password: 347822
To dial in to the group on your phone, call +1 (646) 558-8656, enter the meeting ID (838479080), and press pound (#)

IN-PERSON INFORMATION:

These groups are held at the NAMI Greenville office (130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607).

NAMI Greenville Office
130 Industrial Drive
Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-331-3300

Read more

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Greenville, South Carolina is a non-profit, grass-roots organization offering support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health conditions and their families.

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