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Whatever your interests, Altoona health care has volunteer opportunities for you.  Below are some ways you can help. Other assignments not listed here might be available as well. If you’re

interested in volunteering or have special skills to offer, please contact us so we can discuss how you can best help our patients. We also have special short-term projects from time to

time. All volunteers must complete a background check. Volunteer assignments are usually 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. PATIENT CARE  * ADULT DAY CARE: Help with patient

escort, arts and crafts, exercise programs, and other recreational patient activities. * ESCORT: Escort patients to medical clinics, chapel, barbershop, recreation, and programs. * FRONT

DESK: Greet outpatients, guests, visitors, and patients' families, answer phones, and transfer calls at the information desk. * LIBRARY: Help the librarian, help patients use visual aid

equipment, deliver books to patient rooms, and stock book racks. * MEDICAL CLINICS: Visit with patients and run errands. * NURSING: Help the nursing staff with patient care. * RECREATION:

Help with arts and crafts projects, play bedside games, help on field trips, show bedside movies, and help therapists with activities. ADMINISTRATIVE * BLOOD BANK: Alphabetize paperwork and

help with snacks. * DAV TRANSPORTATION: Drive patients from their homes to VA medical centers. * OFFICE ASSISTANCE: Type, file, answer phones, keep records, enter data, and call patients to

remind them about appointments. * PHARMACY: Help the pharmacist and deliver supplies to the patient care units. * RADIATION THERAPY: Run errands and escort patients. * RADIOLOGY: Escort

patients and file X-rays. WHERE WE NEED EXTRA HELP  We always need more people to drive patients to their appointments at our medical center or one of our CBOCs. To fill this important role,

you must have a current driver’s license and car insurance, receive mandatory training, and pass a physical exam.  Volunteer times, which can vary, are usually 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday. We especially need drivers for Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Indiana, Mifflin, and Somerset counties. CONTACT US If you have questions about

donating or volunteering, please contact the Voluntary Services program coordinator. PHONE:  814-943-8164, ext. 17141  IN PERSON: JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER CDCE/Voluntary Service

Office 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard First floor, Room 1E34 Altoona, PA 16602