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

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

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.

DAV Van Drivers
Help pick-up outpatients receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours-Flexible.
Information Desk Volunteer
Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations. Hours: Flexible
Parking Shuttle Cart Drivers
Help outpatients in our large parking areas with access to the medical center. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 3:30 p.m.
Volunteer Office Assistant
Help different medical or administrative offices in the medical center. 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.
Coffee Greeter
Serve coffee and greet veterans in the primary care clinic. Hours: 7:00am-9:30am. Flexible days.  
Recreation Assistant 
Provide assistance pushing patients in wheelchairs to  scheduled  activities. Hours: Based on activity. Flexible 
Bingo Assistant.
Assist in implementing a weekly bingo game and assist veterans in experiencing success.  Hours: As scheduled
Craft Assistant.
Assist the craft care specialist in handing out craft kits and assist the hospitalized veterans with their crafts.  Hours:Varies
Computer Assistant.
Assist veterans with the use of My Healthe Vet online program. Hours: Flexible
Patient Visitor.
Visit with veterans. May read books, magazines, and newspaper articles to the patients. May also assist with trips to the canteen, or with outside walks. Hours: Flexible
Comfort Item Distribution
Deliver comfort items to hospitalized veterans on various inpatient wards. Hours: Flexible

Volunteer or Give

Volunteer or Give
Volunteer Assignments

Serving those who served. Caring Matters.

Related Links

VA Voluntary Service
Volunteer Application

Contact Us

Voluntary Service Office
Recreation Hall
Building 17
2nd floor
(555) 523-5786