[EXTERNAL REGISTRATION] VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

REGISTRATION FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY IS EXTERNAL. Visit https://www.va.gov/new-york-harbor-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/ to learn more.

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of our supporters. You can make a difference when you help us serve our Veterans. Formerly known as VA Voluntary Service, the Center for Development and Civic Engagement’s mission is to strategically integrate volunteers, donations and community partners into Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of supplementing staff and increasing care and services for Veterans.
We are currently seeking regularly scheduled volunteers.
Escort - Bring patients to medical clinics, chapel, recreation, and programs.
Food and nutrition - Help patients select menu items, open containers, cut food into bite-size portions, and eat during mealtimes.
Cookie bakers- Bake cookies on the neighborhoods of the Community Living Center (CLC)
Front desk - Greet outpatients, guests, visitors, and patients' families, answer phones, and transfer calls at the information desk.
Recreation - Help with activities like arts and crafts projects, bedside games, field trips, and bedside movies.
Office assistance - Type, file, answer phones, keep records, enter data, and call patients to remind them about appointments.
No Veteran Dies Alone - Provide companionship to Veterans who are at the final stages of their lives. Additional training is provided.

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System has locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Students can learn more at https://www.va.gov/new-york-harbor-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/.