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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network

Volunteer or Donate

Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) supports programs at all VA medical centers and community based outpatient clinics throughout VISN 8's facilities in Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Informational Flyers

For more information on volunteering or donating, click on the following flyers:

Volunteer at a location near you:

Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available working with patients as well as administrative and support areas. Assignments are made based on experience, skills, abilities, and goals of the volunteer. Traditional volunteer roles include:

Escort Service
Hosting an information desk
Helping with rehabilitation activities
Volunteer patient representative
Patient computer lab instructor
Parking lot shuttle driver

Special Events

Volunteers conduct many special events including holiday festivities, outings, and social and recreational activities to meet patient leisure and recreational needs. Programs include:

Comfort Items
Program Greeters/Ambassador Program
Book Carts, Coffee Carts
Feeding Program
Visitation Program
Volunteer Transportation Network
and much more (more info in the brochures at top of page)

Donations play a major role for VAVS. Support patients by providing:

Postage stamps and writing materials
Craft materials
Prepaid phone cards
and much more (more info in the brochures at top of page)

A variety of equipment is also provided, including televisions, radios, stereos, electric razors, hair dryers and computers. Larger scale projects include donations for wheelchair buses for recreation trips, vans for the Volunteer Transportation Network, phone and television systems

Benefits of Volunteering

Honor America's heroes
Learn new skills
Build confidence
Improve your health
Meet new people

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