The Charles George VA Medical Center will mark National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by encouraging communities to seek out opportunities to volunteer at their local VA facilities.
Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, VA hospitals across the country observe “National Salute to Veteran Patients Week.” Each year, VA facilities nationwide feature many activities and special programs. Additionally, school children across the country will send Valentines greetings to hospitalized Veterans.
This uniquely VA holiday is a tribute and recognition to Veterans, and an opportunity to invite the community to join in service through volunteering and charitable giving.
Nationwide, over 75,000 volunteers provide more than 12 million volunteer hours serving Veterans. Volunteers are a priceless asset to the nation’s Veterans and to the department.
To learn more about volunteering at VA, visit www.volunteer.va.gov or view the below new video in conjunction with Voluntary Service’s new “What’s Your Why?” campaign highlighting the spirit of service on behalf of America’s Veterans.