Nonprofit
Published 11/4/25 10:56AM

Veterans needed to visit veterans in hospital

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cleveland, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Veterans needed to visit veterans in hospital

    Are you a veteran?

    You are needed to visit fellow veterans in a hospital setting.

    Help us to publicly acknowledge the military service and sacrifices made by the Veteran and his/her family. To give an opportunity for each Veteran to share part of his/her story, gaining a sense of meaning and purpose.

    Offer a visit to Veterans identified at time of hospital admission. Provide supplies to include a flag pin, magnetic flag for door frame, tableside flag and stand, thank you card, star card and information booklet.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Honorably discharged U.S. military veteran
    • Good listener
    • Comfortable in in-patient setting

    Training and Screening:

    • Completion of UH Employee orientation or Volunteer Services orientation
    • Current TB screening
    • Flu shot during flu season
    • Observation of patient visits

    Serve weekdays between 8 am- 4 pm for a 3-4 hour shift

    Location

    On-site

    University Hospitals Medical Center

    11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

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