United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington DC VA Medical Center

Volunteer Assignments

We've listed some of the ways you can volunteer below. However, if you have special skills to offer, please call us so we can discuss how you can best use your talents to help our patients

Volunteer Van Drivers

Help pick-up outpatients receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current driver's license, automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

Caring Spoons Feeding Program

Help feed a patient during meal times

Information Desk Volunteer

Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer Office Assistant

Provide office support to medical or administrative offices in the medical center or outpatient clinics. Duties include filing, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Pharmacy Assistant

Help the inpatient pharmacies with medication deliveries throughout the medical center. Hours: vary.

Volunteer Patient Reminder Caller

Help make phone calls to remind patients about their scheduled appointments. Open hours.

Patient Escort Volunteers

Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments. Open hours.

Magazine/Book Cart Helper

Sort donated magazines and books and take the cart to designated waiting areas. Open hours.

Amenity Relief Volunteer

Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units by providing amenities and special attention to patients as needed. Open hours.

Mail Distribution Assistant

Complete mail distribution projects

Special Projects Assistant

Assist and participate with special events and other special projects as needed. Open hours.

Patient Visitation

Visiting patients is encouraged and can be an important part of the healing process. Open hours.