As we embark on the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and remember all of those who were injured and killed, let’s take time to give back to those Veterans who gave so much defending our country after these tragic events.
9/11 is recognized as a National Day of Service. VA has many great opportunities for you, your family, a community organization or a service group to give back to area Veterans.
If you like to be on the go, VA has a volunteer driver assignment with the Volunteer Transportation Network. In this role, you can transport Veterans from their home to their VA appointments via a VA-provided vehicle.
Virtual volunteer opportunities are available through the Compassionate Contact Corps. This social prescribing program connects a trained volunteer with a socially isolated Veteran or a Veteran who is experiencing loneliness to make routine phone calls to them.
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These are just two of the many robust experiences available with other assignments, including working at a food bank to help combat food insecurity, assisting Veterans with wayfinding support at the medical center by aiding them as an escort, or simply greeting Veterans at the main entrance as a Red Coat Ambassador.
Your time and talent do not have to be a full-time obligation. The assignment you choose can be worked around the schedule you have and the hours you would like to give. By becoming a VA volunteer, you are joining over 22,000 volunteers who give their time to honor the sacrifices of Veterans across the nation.
With this year’s 9/11 anniversary, take time to research these opportunities or explore the many avenues to monetarily support or donate items to your local VA. Through your efforts, you can truly make a difference in the lives of Veterans, families and caregivers.
To learn more about donations and becoming a VA volunteer visit www.volunteer.va.gov.