Mental Health Lived Experience Presenter
Are you passionate about mental health awareness and education? NAMI SMC is seeking passionate presenters to join our mission in educating middle and high school students about the warning signs of mental health conditions, how to get support, and that they are not alone in their struggles. Ending the Silence is a one hour presentation that goes into schools and aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health, empower students with valuable knowledge, and contribute to our movement of ending the silence.
Available Role:
- Lived Experience Presenter: Shares their personal journey of mental health recovery to inspire and offer hope to students.
Qualifications:
- Age, 18 to 25 years
- Available during school hours 8am-4pm
- Completion of NAMI SMC provided Ending the Silence Training
- Own transportation (encouraged)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, practice, and deliver a 12 to 15 minute mental health narrative
Benefits:
- Make a positive impact in the lives of our youth
- Gain public speaking experience
- Obtain leadership experience
- Can qualify for required school-based service hours
Compensation:
- $18.65 per hour (up to 4 hours) for training.
- $50 per presentation
