Volunteer Services and Donation Opportunities

The Volunteer Services program at NVMHI aims to improve the quality of life for our patients while they undergo treatment. Our goal is to empower clients by enhancing their stay here at NVMHI and support them in their transition in the community.

NVMHI is located behind Fairfax hospital off of Gallows Rd. We are a State Mental Health facility with 127 beds. Our patients are between 18-64 yrs. Old. We have utilized community volunteers since the opening of NVMHI in 1968.

To become a volunteer you must be at least 18 yrs. Old. There is an application process: including a background check, finger prints, and a TB test. We provide orientation and on the job training.

Types of volunteers:

Regular- participates in interactions with patients or staff on a consistent basis.
Group Volunteers- Church, civic, student groups comes to sponsor or help with an event. (Holiday parties, concerts, social hour)
Fundraiser Volunteers- special project funds –i.e. computers, fitness equipment, supplies for the patients.
Financial Contribution volunteers- donates money to the patient welfare fund
Speakers Bureau- functions as a public/community relations entity on behalf of NVMHI

Special Events

Spring Formal in May
Holiday party
Musical Programs
Special shows
Fund Raising
Talent shows

Group Volunteers

JCC NO VA
JCC DC
George Mason University
PAL (pet visitation)
Church groups

Individual Volunteers

Horticulture
Library Aid
Chaplain Assistant
Classical Pianist
Yoga Instructor
Clerical assistants
Arts And Crafts
Computer Specialist
Mentors

Donation Opportunities

Donations are accepted at all times and tax deductible.

We accept:

Holiday gift donations
New and used clothing sizes L-5x, men’s and women’s. (No Undergarments or socks)
Clothing in good condition
Hats, pants, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts
Athletic /sports and fitness Equipment
Health and beauty supplies
DVD movies, and CD’s

*Please call for more information about your donations

Contact Information

Director of Volunteer Services
Sandra Smith
(703) 645-4001 Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute