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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 (March 2012)
Read about the following news: Caregiver Support Volunteers Develop Meaningful Relationships with Veterans, VA Voluntary Service Chief Presents Research at International Conference, Volunteer Driver Earns 100,000th Mile Award, and a message from the Director.

Caregiver Support Volunteers Develop Meaningful Relationships with Veterans

Volunteers help Veterans in many ways throughout the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. More than 1,200 people from all over the St. Louis region volunteer tens of thousands of hours each year in assignments ranging from driver to nursing assistant. For some volunteers, one particular assignment brings them closer to Veterans and their families than any other. Read more about this and other stories...

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Welcome Home Events (3/15/2012 - 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?
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.

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.

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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