United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Voluntary Service

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Volunteer or Donate!
If you want to give your time and talents to support the care of America's veterans, or if you want to help, but don't have time, we have many ways you can help. Fill out our volunteer form and a local VAVS representative will contact you.

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The Eagle (May 2012)
Read about the following news: I've Been Published, Happy Trails... Until We Meet Again, Riding for a Good Cause!, National Salute Week to Veteran Patients Orlando Style!, Did You Hear!!!, and a message from the Director.

Happy Trails... Until We Meet Again
Rick Gillette, VHA/VSO Liaison, VAVS Central Office

Through my career, I've watched many friends head into retirement and wondered what it would be like, and now I find myself at those very crossroads. Many thoughts go through my mind... the ups and downs and the challenges we faced over those years. Upon reflection, I truly believe what made it bearable and even fun in some cases, was that we were all going through it together.

Read more about this and other stories...


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Welcome Home Events (5/17/2012 - 9/22/2012)
VA sponsors Welcome Home events around the country for returning military service members and their families. The events provide important information and guidance on accessing health care and other benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Follow the link above to see when a Welcome Home event is scheduled near you, or contact your local VA Voluntary Service office.

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What are you worth?
calculator Volunteers are an invaluable resource for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that VAVS volunteers provide to veteran patients. VAVS volunteers are a priceless asset to the Nation's veterans and to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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President's United We Serve
VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) has joined President Barack Obama’s United We Serve initiative. VAVS is committed to engaging American citizens in service during the summer months and provide lasting benefits to the veterans and communities in which they live through volunteer service. Follow the link above to see what projects may be available in your area. Or click on Volunteer or Donate to contact a VAVS Program Manager in your area.

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VA is grateful for the wonderful response to help America's heroes. Because of the high volume of inquiries, please give us a few days to respond to your application. Many thanks for volunteering to serve those who served.

 

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Voter Assistance

Link to National Salute to Veteran Patients page. Pictured: Mark Valley, Actor and Chairman of the 2012 National Salute to Veteran Patients.

Watch the VA's Women Veterans Need You video.


Link to schedule for Valentines for Veterans Concerts.


Watch the VA's A Million and One Reasons to Volunteer video.


Watch the VA's Heroes video.


Watch the VA's Youth Volunteer of the Year video in the Windows Media Player. Pictured: Marwah Ahmed, VA Youth Volunteer of the Year.