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.

Information Desk

Provide patients, family members and visitors with directions and needed information. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Patient Escort

Assist patients to and from inpatient units and clinic areas; transport medical records, lab specimens and run errands.

Volunteer Drivers

Drive patients to and from the medical center for appointments. Drivers needed in Kirksville, Jefferson City, Waynesville, Cuba, Buffalo and Springfield.  

Cheer Cart 

Visit patients rooms offering books, magazines and newspapers or arts, crafts and cards.

Clerical 

Assist in inpatient and outpatient settings with various clerical duties. 

Patient Visitation

Assist nursing staff by visiting patients and helping patients with personal tasks. 

Coffee Cart 

Serve coffee and refreshments to veterans, family members and visitors in waiting areas.

Recreation Therapy Service

Assist staff with recreational and special events.