United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Mountain Home VA Medical Center

Volunteer Assignments

We've listed some of the ways you can volunteer below. However, if you have special skills to offer, please call us so we can discuss how you can best use your talents to help our patients.

Volunteer Van Drivers

Drivers needed to transport Veterans from the Knoxville, Sevierville, Morristown and Rogersville Community Outpatient Clinics. Must complete volunteer orientation, pass a physical, and have a valid driver’s license.

Information Desk Volunteer

Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Clothing Room

Volunteers needed two mornings a week to organize Clothing Room, size donated and distribute donated clothes to Veterans.

Concierge

Meets and greets Veterans and their families as they enter the medical center and assist them to their appointments. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Crafts

Volunteer will distribute crafts to Veterans. Flexible days and times.

Parking Lot Golf Cart / Shuttle Van Drivers

Help outpatients in our large parking areas with access to the medical center. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer Office Assistant

Help different medical or administrative offices in the medical center. Duties include filing, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Pharmacy Assistant

Help the inpatient pharmacies with medication deliveries throughout the medical center. Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Volunteer Patient Reminder Caller

Help make phone calls to remind patients about their scheduled appointments. Open hours.

Patient Escort Volunteers

Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments. Open hours.

Sewing

Volunteers needed to come to the medical center one or two mornings a week and mend clothes for Veterans. We have the sewing machines.

Hospitality Coffee Program

Deliver beverages to outpatient clinics and waiting areas. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Amenity Relief Volunteer

Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units providing amenities and special attention to patients as needed. Open hours.

Magazine / Book Cart

Sort donated magazines and books, and take the cart to designated waiting areas. Open hours.


Volunteer or Give

Volunteer or Give
Volunteer Assignments

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Related Links

VA Voluntary Service 
Volunteer Application

Contact Us

Voluntary Service Office
Building 200
423.926.1171, ext. 2487.