Nonprofit
Published 9/3/25 8:00PM

Service to the Armed Forces -Military Hospital Professional Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Indian Head, MD
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible with the scheduled commitment of 5-10 hours Weekly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    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:
    Base access recommended & COVID Vax required

    Description

    Service to the Armed Forces -Military Hospital Professional Volunteer

    Support Service to the Armed Forces with the American Red Cross

    Are you a licensed healthcare professional looking for a meaningful way to give back? The American Red Cross is seeking Military Hospital Professional Volunteers to support service members, veterans, and their families in Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and clinics across the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region.

    Commitment:

    • 5–10 hours per week

    Who We’re Looking For:

    Licensed or credentialed healthcare professionals, including:

    • Physicians, Nurses (RN/LPN), Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nursing Assistants
    • Dentists, Physical Therapists, Veterinarians
    • EMTs, Phlebotomists, Lab, Radiology, and Pharmacy Technicians
    • Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals

    What You’ll Do:

    • Provide care and support to patients under the supervision of medical staff
    • Perform duties aligned with your license and training (examples include: greeting/screening patients, answering questions, taking vitals, transporting specimens, assisting with patient transport, performing diagnostic tests, venipunctures/IVs, EKGs, dispensing/restocking medications, etc.)
    • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality (HIPAA), and ethical standards of care
    • Contribute to the wellbeing of military members, veterans, and their families

    Requirements:

    • Age 18+
    • Background check required
    • Active and valid professional license, credentials, or certification (per MTF policy)
    • No driver’s license required

    Join us in serving those who serve our nation. Your professional skills can make a lasting impact.

    📩 Interested in volunteering? Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer

    Location

    On-site
    4141 West Wilson Road, Indian Head, Maryland, US

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    Instructions:

    Please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer to start your application. Once on the website, click on “Explore Ways to Help”, enter your zip code, and browse the volunteer roles available in your area.

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