Volunteer or Give

Volunteering

Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our patients' stay more pleasant. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments.

To volunteer, call or visit the Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to receive your application or discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's veterans.

• Carla Lippert, Chief of Voluntary Service (509) 434-7508
• Kathy Kovalesky, Voluntary Specialist (509) 434-7510
• Voluntary Service Office (509) 434-7503
• Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Monday through Friday
• Our office is located on the third floor, A332.

Giving

Cash donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our veteran patients, including:

• hygiene products
• refreshment supplies
• cable television for all inpatient rooms and outpatient waiting rooms
• recreational activities

Non-cash contributions are used to make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include:

• magazines and pocketbooks
• coffee and cookies
• afghans and lap robes
• telephone cards

To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact the VAMC Voluntary Service at (509) 434-7503.