Volunteers provide transportation to VA medical appointments to Veterans for whom transportation is a barrier to receiving healthcare. At this time there is an urgent need for volunteer drivers from the Morgantown area to the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg,WV. Opportunities in other counties may also be available.
Volunteers may choose a window of availability they may set based on their own schedules however this opportunity is best for those who can commit to at least one year of involvement.
Copy and paste this URL to your browser to fill out basic Volunteer information: https://ppd-cdcep-volunteernow.dynamics365portals.us/
Volunteer drivers typically will use a van provided by the VA that is fully equipped with a plexiglass barrier and full PPE. In some cases a private vehicle may be used but mileage is not reimbursed. Drivers will not be transporting veterans who are ill, only those with regular scheduled medical visits.
Drivers must complete a Veterans Administration background review and have a valid drivers license. There is an additional physical exam provided by VA. You will be provided information and forms to complete when you sign up. This process can take up to 60 days.
Current infection control measures and privacy protection are part of the Volunteer driver training program.
Volunteer Job Summary
Transport ambulatory Veterans to and from their destination to their VA medical appointments.
Volunteers are responsible for cleaning out the inside of the van after each trip using supplies provided to you by VTN.
Follow all Infection Control guidelines for cleaning and Personal Protective Equipment
Collect patient names day or two before driving from Hospital Service Coordinator (HSC) through phone or in person
Contact Veterans the day before to schedule rides to VA medical appointments to ask screening questions. Do not transport patients who have symptoms. Contact the VTN Coordinator office at 7623 or 3669 to make other arrangements for the patient.
Report to the HSC for assignments, will keep log sheets, current and turn in trip tickets upon return to the medical center
Depart the medical center when the last patient has completed or finished with his/her appointment
Report accidents and van deficiencies to HSC
Minimum Requirements
PPD (blood test), complete driver’s physical, valid driver’s license, valid proof of vehicle insurance
Abilities Required
Ability to answer the phone, customer service skills, drive a vehicle, multitask
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Additional Information:
Volunteer has patient information (name and phone number)
Rules for vans:
No relatives or friends of the driver may accompany the volunteer driver on any VA sanctioned trips
Volunteers will not be permitted to accept money and/or gifts from any Veteran patient
Volunteers are not permitted to lift patients
Volunteers and patients must wear seat belts at all times
No smoking in VTN vehicles from volunteers and/or patients
Report any accidents or deficiencies to HSC and Engineering department using the protocol located in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
