United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Brooklyn Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

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
Help pick-up outpatients receiving treatments or therapy and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current, valid New York State drivers license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours vary.
Parking Lot Golf Cart Drivers
Help outpatients in our large parking area with access to the medical center. To fill this role, you must have a current, valid New York State drivers license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours vary.
Volunteer Office Assistant
Help different medical or administrative offices in the medical center. Duties include computer work, filing, answering phones and greeting and directing patients. Hours vary.
Pharmacy Assistant
Help the inpatient pharmacies with medication deliveries throughout the medical center. Hours vary.
Patient Escort Volunteers
Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments. Hours vary.
Amenity Relief Volunteer
Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units providing amenities and special attention to patients as needed. Hours vary.
Magazine/Book Cart
Sort donated magazines and books and take the cart to designated ward areas. Hours vary.
Mail Room Assistant
Complete mail room projects and deliver mail to medical center departments. Hours vary.

Volunteer or Give

Volunteer or Give
Volunteer Assignments

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Related Links

VA Voluntary Service
Volunteer Application

Contact Us

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
Brooklyn Campus
Voluntary Service Office
5th Floor East, Rm 5-214
(718) 836-6600 x6788