Pittsburgh VA Hospital Volunteer

Purpose: Red Cross volunteers are committed to making the stay of sick and disabled men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces more enjoyable.

Responsibilities:

Willingness to support Red Cross Mission

Volunteer and support specific services, in critical roles that match your talents such as:

• Clinical Administrative Volunteer, Information, Hospital Escort or Desk Worker
• Adopt-a-Veteran Program Participant
• Personal Services Volunteer, Patient Visitor or Family Volunteer
• Crafts Assistant, Event Planner or Librarian
• Transportation Network Providers
• Coffee/Snack/Book Cart Volunteers
• Professional Medical Volunteers
• Veterans History Project

Time Commitment: Dependent upon arrangement made with VA hospital

Qualifications:

• Completed Red Cross volunteer application and interview
• Reliable transportation to VA Hospital
• Interview and application with the VA Hospital

Development Opportunity:

• Can be trained in American Red Cross courses
• Opportunity to serve the community
• Affiliation with one of the most well-respected, internationally-known humanitarian organizations
• Enhance interpersonal and helping skills

Training:

• Orientation to American Red Cross
• Orientation to VA Hospital Program
• Knowledge of VHA Handbook 1620.1- Dept of Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service Procedure, VHA
• Handbook1620.02 Volunteer Transportation Network, and Handbook for Red Cross Volunteer
• Service in Veteran Affairs Health Care Facilities. (ARC 3305)

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