Volunteer Assignments
We've listed some of the ways you can volunteer below. However, if you have special skills to offer, please call us at (415) 750-2144 so we can discuss how you can best use your talents to help our patients.
Volunteer Van Drivers
Help transport outpatients receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, or other outpatient treatments. To fill this role, you must have a current driver’s license, automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Drivers are especially needed for Santa Rosa, Clearlake, Ukiah, and Fort Bragg.
Customer Service Concierge
Friendly greeter to patients and visitors. Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations. Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 noon, or 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Escorts
Provide assistance with pushing patients in escort "Staxi" chairs to their scheduled appointments.
Parking Lot Golf Cart Drivers
Help outpatients in our large parking areas with access to the Medical Center. To fill this role, you must have a current driver’s license. Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., or 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer Office Assistants
Help different medical or administrative offices in the medical center. Duties include filing, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients. Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 noon., or 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Hospitality Beverage Cart
Deliver beverages to outpatient clinics and waiting areas. Hours: 8 - 10 a.m., or 1 - 3 p.m.
Comfort Article Coordinators
Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units providing comfort articles and special attention to patients as needed. Open hours.
Musicians
To play acoustical instruments at special events.
Magazine/Book Cart
Sort donated magazines and books and take the cart to designated waiting areas. Open hours.
Mail Room Assistants
Complete mail room projects and deliver mail to medical center departments. Open hours.
Research Assistant Volunteers
Help with database entry, complex filing in highly regulated environment. Open hours.
Volunteer Licensed Massage Therapists
Under the supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, licensed massage therapist volunteer giving light touch chair massage to Veterans. Open hours.
