By volunteering at a VA health care facility, you'll provide critical support to our nation's heroes.
Benefits of volunteering
In addition to supporting Veterans in your area, you'll enjoy the following benefits as a VA volunteer:
- Free meals during shifts of four or more hours
- Free parking
- Educational opportunities
- Annual tuberculosis test
- Free annual flu shots
- Job skills development
- Career exploration opportunities
Volunteer Duties
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Van Drivers - Pick-up Veteran patients for outpatient clinic appointments at the Fayetteville and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC). To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license, automobile insurance, and pass a physical exam.
Concierge/Information Desk Volunteer - Greet visitors; assists with information and clinic locations.
Office Assistant - Assist a variety of medical or administrative offices. Duties include filing, shredding, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients and visitors.
Pharmacy Assistant - Assist Veterans and visitors at the pharmacy window.
Escort Volunteers - Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments and delivery of items to various areas.
Coffee Cart - Serve coffee to inpatients and in outpatient clinics/waiting areas.
Magazine/Book Cart - Sort donated magazines and books; take the cart to designated waiting areas and visit inpatients.
Vital Signs - Take outpatient vital signs.
Welcome Desk Volunteer - Greets patients and visitors in various clinics; notifies technician of arrival.