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

Coatesville 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

Help pick-up outpatients veterans and take them to their  outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license and automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

Information Desk Volunteer

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

Volunteer Nursing Assistant

Help patients who need assistance feeding themselves. Open hours.

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 Volunteers

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

Amenity Relief Volunteer

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

Volunteer Clothing Room Attend

Issue men and women's clothing.

HOSPIC Volunteer

Assist with the preparation of breakfast for HOSPIC patients. Hours are negotiable.

Recreation Volunteer

Help assist patients with various recreational activities. Hours are open.

Special Events Volunteer

Assist the Voluntary Services office with special events, like Christmas and Veterans Day activities. Also assist with the bi-monthly fund raising event, selling popcorn and soft pretzels.


Volunteer or Give

Volunteer or Give

Serving those who served. Caring Matters.

Related Links

VA Voluntary Service
Volunteer Application

Contact Us

Mr. Earl Johnson
Voluntary Service Office
Building 5
Ground floor
(610) 384-7711,
ext. 4272.