Volunteer Assignment Training & Requirements

General Volunteer Training

Please take a moment to review VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior and Privacy and HIPAA training. These trainings are required to reviewed annually by all VA Boston Volunteers. Once reviewed please sign and submit the appropriate attestation form. 

Trainings

Attestation Form

Once you have reviewed all of the general volunteer trainings listed above please complete, sign, and press the submit button in each attestation form or email the completed forms to vhabhscdce@va.gov.

(Recommended Software is Abode Acrobat)

Volunteer Driver Training & Requirements

All VA Boston Volunteer Drivers will be required to complete and maintain the following requirements and trainings. Once reviewed please sign and submit the appropriate attestation form.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License 
• Obtained medical clearance from VA Boston’s Occupational Health Department (Required to be renewed ever 4 years)
• Review and sign Telematics policy SOP 138-034 
• Complete and maintain all driver trainings

Trainings 

Attestation Form

Once you have reviewed all of the driver trainings listed above please complete, sign, and press the submit button in each attestation form or email the completed forms to vhabhscdce@va.gov.

(Recommended Software is Abode Acrobat)

Pet Therapy Volunteer Requirements

Our Pet therapy Volunteers work directly with a Recreational Therapist to ensure a calm, therapeutic experience for our Veterans.  Please review the requirements for our Animal Pet Therapy Volunteers. 

Requirements For our Animal (Canine) Pet Therapy Volunteers

• Must be at least 1 year of age
• Must have documentation from a licensed veterinarian that confirms the animal is at least 1 year of age and is up to date with all core vaccinations/immunizations, prophylactic parasite control medications and regular health screenings as determined necessary by a licensed veterinarian 
• Should be well behaved and responsive to obedience commands when given.  In general, should exhibit a calm demeanor and not exhibit signs of aggression
• Certified or registered by one of the national or international animal-specific certification organizations as meeting necessary criteria to engage in visitation
• When visiting VA medical facility is bathed/groomed to remove excess hair/dander as well as reduce skin and saliva allergens, nails must be short with no rough edges