A Patient Visit Volunteer is a regular volunteer who conducts patient visits at the VA Medical Center delivering care and comfort items to veterans! They may help veterans with tasks, such as; reading their mail or writing a letter for them, as well as sitting with patients to keep them company or listen to a story!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Visit patients on various units of the VA hospital on a regular basis.
Distribute donated items (when available) to patients and/or family members (e.g. blankets, comfort kits, hygiene products).
Work through the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) office to coordinate visits and distributions.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to VA rules.
Abide by and support the philosophy, policy, and guidelines of Soldiers’ Angels.
Keep careful records of hours volunteered and items distributed.
If you have questions about this or other volunteer positions, reach out to Nilsson Garcia at ngarcia@soldiersangels.org
The mission of Soldiers’ Angels is to provide aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.
Description
This site provides support to the Orlando metro area and the Orlando VA.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Orlando VA Medical Center - Lake Baldwin5201 Raymond StreetOrlando, FL32803
(28.58037,-81.32155)
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2023
SKILLS
Veteran Care
People Skills
Relationship Building
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible position with hours that we fit to your schedule.
Must get badged through the VA, includes fingerprinting and background check. *VA requires all in-person VA volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (boosters are not required).
