About our volunteers

The Inova Mount Vernon Hospital volunteers have been a vital part of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital since the doors opened in 1976. In fact, people from the community, excited about having a hospital in their own backyard, formed an Auxiliary before the hospital was completed. Through their efforts, a strong volunteer program was built, making a significant contribution to the patients and their families – our neighbors! 

Each day, our volunteers bring to the hospital extra pairs of hands, compassionate hearts and a willingness to promote health, wellness and caring. Volunteers are an integral part of our hospital's dedication to provide the highest quality care to anyone entering our doors. In addition to their work on site, they also operate the Select Seconds thrift shop which helps increase funding to support important hospital programs and services. 

Please take a few minutes to learn about the volunteer opportunities at the hospital and the special benefits we all derive from giving of ourselves to help others. We are excited to make you a part of the team.

Volunteer benefits

  • Discounts in the cafeteria, gift shops and on Inova health and wellness programs
  • Free parking
  • Free annual flu shots
  • Recognition events

Specific requirements by age group

High school students

  • Be at least 16 years of age on or before the start of the session you’re registering for
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • As a measure of maturity, all communication is required to come directly from the student
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Receive a flu vaccine (if onboarding during flu season)
  • Attend an orientation session
  • Complete online training

College students & adults

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Commit to one, 3 – 4 hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Receive a flu vaccine (if onboarding during flu season)
  • Attend an orientation session
  • Complete online training

Service area options and availability

Current service needs and availability are updated monthly in the interactive volunteer opportunities box below. Select the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) to see assignments with openings at each of the hospital sites. By clicking the duties and times needed dropdowns, you can view more details about the service area and the times we currently have openings.

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Applications are reviewed during designated open application windows throughout the calendar year. Before applying, please be sure you’ll be available to attend the corresponding mandatory orientation session and meet the attendance requirement of serving one, 3-4 hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. You’ll begin volunteering within one week of the orientation session.

  • Applications open: Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. – Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
    • All applications will be responded to by Wednesday, April 2
  • Mandatory Meet & Greet/information session via Zoom: Friday, April 4 at 12 p.m. or Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
    • Mandatory in-person orientation: Tuesday, May 6 from 10 a.m.  – 1 p.m.

*Please note: This is for year-round adult and college volunteers. If you are interested in our summer program for high school and college students, you can find more details here.

Volunteer application (adult & college only)

Please note: the application link below is for our adult and college programs only. The high school applications will open in April. Get more details here.

Applications will be open from Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. – Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. 

Volunteer application