Get Involved

Are you…

A survivor of postpartum depression, anxiety or other perinatal mood and anxiety disorder and want to provide help and hope to those going through a similar experience?
Personally touched by PMADs through witnessing a love one’s experience?
Have professional experience working with perinatal population?
Interested in broadening your life experiences?
Wanting to give back to your community?

We rely extensively on a state-wide network of dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of the organization. Volunteers provide direct support to new mothers, parents and their families experiencing a difficult time in their lives AND provide behind-the-scenes support to PSVa in a variety of administrative duties. All volunteers have a positive impact on the lives of new and expectant mothers, parents, and their families.

PSVa volunteers provide direct peer and informational support to affected individuals and families and/or administrative support to PSVa through fundraising, community education, or event planning to name a few. There are volunteer opportunities that align with almost any skill set or interest. We are committed to creating volunteer experiences that serve both Virginia families and PSVa volunteers. Through PSVa, you will find a dedicated, caring community of people who are working together to reduce the impact of perinatal mental health issues on families and communities in Virginia.

Interested in volunteering? Let's talk!

We are currently seeking support in the roles listed below!

Click on a role title to learn more about it.

Although we are not currently seeking support in the roles below, here are some other ways you could get involved in the future.

To Become a PSVa Volunteer:

Complete the PSVa Volunteer Interest Form. The information you provide is confidential and will help us learn more about you, your interests, and your background.
Complete the Volunteer Application, followed by an intake interview.
Complete the Volunteer Agreement.
Complete a virtual, asynchronous Social Support Training. Topics include: perinatal mental health and healing, risk factors and vulnerable populations, the PMADs spectrum of illness, partners and depression/anxiety, impact of untreated PMADs, talking about symptoms, providing social support, confronting tough situations, emergency protocols, and role-play scenarios.
Attend an additional, 60-90 minute, role-specific orientation if you will support the Warmline, lead support groups, or mentor peers. Topics include: responsibilities of the specific role, requirements of the specific program, understanding red flags requiring hand-off to trained professionals and knowledge of resources, how to establish and maintain personal boundaries, and the importance of debriefing and of self-care.
Be placed and serve perinatal families of Virginia!

If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Luvey Evans by emailing volunteers@postpartumva.org.