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Published 11/13/25 9:33AM
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Service to the Armed Forces - JBM-HH: Professional Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Myer, VA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Flexible with a scheduled commitment Shifts 4 hours either 8-12 or 12-4 Monday - Friday. Commitment of 6 months preferred
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Additional security clearance may be required in compliance with government regulations

    Description

    Service to the Armed Forces - JBM-HH: Professional Volunteer

    Purpose

    This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. Provide assistance with tasks in a clinical setting; support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients.

    Responsibilities

    • Support the Red Cross mission
    • Duties vary, based upon area. Duties may include: administrative tasks such as answering phones; filing; computer/data entry; providing comfort items; craft assistance; chair/bedside assistance; info and referral
    • Clinic duties may include surgical prep; runner; charting; reception; prepare patients for treatment
    • Prepare welcome packets for wounded warriors
    • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

    Time Commitment

    Flexible with a scheduled commitment

    Shifts 4 hours either 8-12 or 12-4 Monday - Friday.

    A commitment of 6 months preferred

    Qualifications

    • Additional security clearance may be required in compliance with government regulations
    • Ability to follow written and oral instructions; willingness to learn
    • Ability to work well with others, even in stressful situations
    • Basic administrative skills
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Good communication, to include listening, skills
    • Ability to work well with many different personality types
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time
    • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

    Watch our video to learn more: Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces

    Location

    On-site
    JBM-HH, Fort Myer, Virginia, US

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