Volunteers
The volunteer's programme at The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a relative new initiative of the management. Based on the successful volunteers programmes of regional counterparts such as, Fountain House in Pakistan and NIMHANS, India, NIMH, Angoda hopes that the programme will attract local as well as international volunteers on a part-time and full-time basis.
Volunteers at NIMH, Angoda are individuals and corporations who are committed towards making a difference in the lives of countless people who suffer from mental illness.
Volunteers are expected to share their skills, resources with the patients of NIMH Angoda under the guidance of the clinical team. Following a brief training programme volunteers will be expected to act as facilitators/coordinators in various groups of patients
NIMH, Angoda calls upon on all those who are committed to the uplifting of mental health in Sri Lanka to get involved by making donations or becoming volunteers at NIMH, Angoda.
Programs available for volunteers at Angoda IOP
- Facilitation of patient groups
- Conducting classes for patients and new volunteers
- Organizing and conducting fund raising activities
- Helping with the web site
- Providing transport for home visits
