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Bring Comfort to Those Who Served – Veteran Patient Visitor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Decatur, GA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible position with hours that we fit to your schedule.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Successfully register as a volunteer with Soldiers Angels. Must get badged through the VA, includes fingerprinting and background check.

    Description

    Bring Comfort to Those Who Served – Veteran Patient Visitor

    A Patient Visit Volunteer is a regular volunteer who conducts patient visits at the VA Medical Center delivering care and comfort items to veterans. May help veterans with tasks such as reading their mail or writing a letter for them, and may sit with patients, to keep them company or listen to a story.

    • 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.

    Location

    On-site

    Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia, US

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    Instructions:

    To learn more about this opportunity, please visit soldiersangels.org

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