United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Boise VA Medical Center

Volunteer or Donate

 

Volunteer or Give 

The Boise VAMC depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes.

Volunteering

Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments.

To volunteer, call or visit the Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to receive your application or discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's veterans.  Phone 208-422-1176.

Giving

Cash donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our veteran patients, including —

  • hygiene products
  • refreshment supplies
  • cable television for all inpatient rooms and outpatient waiting rooms
  • recreational activities

Non-cash contributions are used to make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include —

  • magazines and pocketbooks
  • coffee and cookies
  • afghans and lap robes
  • telephone cards

To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact the VAMC Voluntary Service at 208-422-1176.

  

Volunteer or Give 

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 chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current driver’s license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam.   Hours vary.

Information Desk Volunteer 

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

Parking Lot Shuttle 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: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 3:30 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.

Volunteer Oncology Assistant 

Take specimens to the lab and provide escort and messenger service. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or noon – 3:30 pm

Volunteer Patient Reminder Caller 

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

Discharge Patient Survey Caller 

Call patients who have been discharged from the medical center and record their responses for a survey. Open hours.

Patient Escort/Messenger Volunteers 

Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments.  Provide assistance with delivering items from one office to another within the campus.  Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Shift could be split into mornings and afternoons.  

Hospitality Beverage Cart 

Deliver beverages to outpatient clinics and waiting areas. Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Possible evening shift and morning shift.

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.

Mail Room Assistant 

Complete mail room projects and deliver mail to medical center departments. Open hours.

Radiology Assistant

File and provide assistance with various office tasks.  Serve as a patient escort.  Hours:  8:00 a.m. – noon and noon – 3:30 p.m.