Volunteering with Suicide Prevention of the Inland Northwest (SPIN) means being part of a community that believes prevention starts with connection. Our volunteers are educators, listeners, advocates, and neighbors—not crisis responders or clinicians. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to care and be willing to learn.
SPIN volunteers help reduce stigma around suicide and mental health by showing up, sharing resources, and creating spaces where conversations feel safe and human. Whether you’re greeting people at a community event, supporting a training, or helping with outreach behind the scenes, your presence matters.
We value clear expectations, healthy boundaries, and sustainability. Volunteers are supported with onboarding, training opportunities, and ongoing guidance so that giving back feels meaningful—not overwhelming.
Community (County) Champions
SPIN Community Champions are trusted local connectors who help bring suicide prevention education and resources to the communities where they live and work.
Champions typically commit 2–4 hours per month and serve as a bridge between SPIN and their county. This role is especially important in rural and underserved areas, where access to prevention resources can be limited.
Community Champions may:
- Share suicide prevention and 988 resources with local businesses, schools, and organizations
- Support outreach at community events and fairs
- Help identify local needs, partners, and opportunities
- Participate in QPR training and assist with community education
You don’t need to be a mental health professional. You do need to be dependable, curious, and committed to helping your community feel more connected and informed.
Serving on the Board of Directors
SPIN’s Board of Directors provides leadership, governance, and strategic guidance to support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. Board members bring diverse perspectives, professional skills, and lived experience, all rooted in a shared commitment to suicide prevention and mental wellbeing.
Serving on the board means:
- Helping guide SPIN’s strategic direction
- Supporting responsible growth and sustainability
- Acting as an ambassador for SPIN in the community
- Contributing time, insight, and leadership—not day-to-day operations
Board service is both a responsibility and an opportunity to shape meaningful, prevention-focused work that has real community impact.
What It Means to Give Back with SPIN
Giving back through SPIN isn’t about fixing people or solving everything—it’s about showing up, learning together, and strengthening protective factors that help people feel seen and supported.
Whether you volunteer your time, serve as a Community Champion, join the Board, or support SPIN financially, your involvement helps:
- Normalize conversations about mental health
- Reduce stigma surrounding suicide
- Equip communities with practical, evidence-based prevention tools
- Build hope and connection across the Inland Northwest
Suicide prevention takes all of us. When communities come together with compassion and intention, lives are changed—and saved.
