Opportunities to volunteer include:

• Becoming a board member of the Volunteer Services Council
• Hosting a Christmas/Holiday party
• Hospital-based work
• Collecting donations for patients' needs 
• Hosting a bingo party
• Assisting with a holiday event 
• Working in the VSC Rummage Sales
• Donating tickets to recreational events

Complete our Volunteer Sign up form. 

Your donation supports the mission of the Volunteer Service to improve the quality of life for patients with Tuberculosis and Hansen's disease as well as the staff who serve them through the creation of diverse partnerships, promoting advocacy initiatives, and bridging community resources. 

Make a Donation.

Volunteer programs play a crucial role at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID). These programs have been a part of the Center since 1953 when the San Antonio State Tuberculosis Hospital opened. Volunteers provide opportunities and activities for patients with tuberculosis.

The Volunteer Services Council (VSC) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization; They "provide services for in-hospital tuberculosis patients whose needs are not provided through state funding”. The VSC provides these services thanks to the support of community agencies, civil organizations, private donors, and grants. On-campus rummage sales also help fund their work. The VSC works within authorities granted by DSHS and state law. 

Visit the TCID Volunteer Service Council Website. 

Activities and projects funded by the VSC include:

• Art and music supplies for the occupational therapy programs 
• Computer-based education on mathematics, reading, and science as well as computer literacy 
• Christmas gifts 
• Holiday parties and gatherings 
• Clothing and personal care items 
• Tickets to recreational events 
• Reading material such as current magazines and books 
• Postage stamps, greeting cards, and stationery for communication with family members 
• Field trips 
• Recreational activities such as bingo parties 
• Cultural celebrations (e.g., Martin Luther King, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, 4th of July)