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Volunteer Opportunities
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Volunteer Opportunities
The following is a list of potential volunteer positions. This is a partial list and does not include all opportunities available.
Patient Escort
Transport patients in wheelchairs or on gurneys to designated areas within the medical center. Also deliver lab specimens, patient charts and medical equipment.
Office Administration
Support employees with general clerical work to include answering phones, filing, word processing, data input and reception of Veteran patients and visitors.
Recreation
Accompany patients to activities both on and off campus. Help with event set-up and escort patients from their rooms to participate in activities.
Patient Concierge
Provide premier customer service to ensure patients and visitors have a pleasant hospital experience.
- Concierge Cart
Taking carts filled with amenities to in and out patient areas, providing comfort to patients and family members. - Concierge Desk
Greet and serve Veteran patients, family members and guests, providing needed resources and amenities. - Emergency Department Concierge
Provide comfort and amenities to patients and family members in the hospital Emergency Department waiting room.
Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN)
Drive government vehicles to transport Veterans. *Must possess valid driver’s license and auto insurance and pass VA physical.
- DAV Drivers
Transport Veteran patients throughout Southern Arizona to appointments at the Tucson VA Hospital. Drivers needed from Yuma, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande and Tucson. - TRAM Drivers
Drive a six passenger golf cart to transport Veterans and visitors throughout hospital grounds. - Recreation Drivers
Drive government vehicles to transport Veterans to scheduled off-site recreation events with VA Recreation staff.
Pets for Vets
Assist staff in providing animal assisted rehabilitation activities with Pet Partners and/or Therapy Dogs International certified dog/handler teams.
Caregiver Support Program Volunteer
Visit and become a companion for homebound Veterans, providing a much needed break for their caregivers.
Appointment Reminder Assistant
Call Veteran patients to remind them about scheduled appointments and track responses.
Volunteer Barbers/ Hairstylists
Trim hair for Veterans in the Homeless Program Barber Shop or the inpatient Community Living Center. Must be an Arizona State Licensed barber/ hairstylist.
