United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Iowa City VA Health Care 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 chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam.

Information Desk Volunteer

Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:30 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 - 4:30 p.m.
Pharmacy Assistant
Help the inpatient pharmacies with medication duties throughout the medical center. Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 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.
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.

Volunteer or Give

Volunteer or Give
Volunteer Assignments

Serving those who served. Caring Matters.

Related Links

VA Voluntary Service 
Volunteer Application

Contact Us

Voluntary Service Office
3rd floor west end

Michael Foster Volunteer Chief

(319) 338-0581 ext 6271