The Hospital For Heroes

Today is Memorial Day, the day we honor those that left us on the battle field.    We must never forget them and keep their memories alive.

But we must also remember the ones that came back injured.   They also need our respect and honor.   A good way to help those that came back is to volunteer at the various Veteran’s Affairs hospitals across the country.    Here in st Louis, there is the Jefferson Barracks Hospital and VA Medical Center on Grand Ave.

They are always looking for people to volunteer and help out.   It is one of the ways that those that did not enlist can help out those that sacrificed to keep us safe.

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. Patient Escort Volunteers Accompany patients to and from the ward and clinic areas for scheduled appointments, transport medical records, lab specimens, or run errands. Information Desk Volunteer Assist with the admission process, answer phones, and direct visitors and patients. Volunteer Drivers Drive patients to and from the medical center for appointments. We accept drivers from eastern Misouri and western Illinois. Volunteer Office Assistant Help different medical or administrative offices in the medical center. Duties include filing, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients. Hospitality Beverage Cart Deliver beverages to outpatient clinics and waiting areas. Amenity Relief Volunteer Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units by visiting patients and providing amenities and special attention to patients as needed and helping patients with personal tasks. Magazine / Book Cart Sort donated magazines, books, or arts & crafts taking the cart to patients’ rooms and designated waiting areas. Recreation Service Volunteer Assist staff professional with registration of patients for recreation therapy.