Vounteering
We offer a variety of opportunities for volunteering with the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts. The following are some of the ways we are keeping our promise to America’s Veterans.
Transportation Program
DAV’s Transportation Program provides disabled veterans with free rides from their homes to appointments at one of our VA medical centers. All of our van drivers are volunteers, and to-date they have logged over 520,000 hours of transportation services. We are always on the lookout for new drivers who share our commitment to veterans.
Veterans Administrative Voluntary Services (VAVS)
Our VAVS is second only to our transportation program. On the average we have approximately 250 volunteers registered at our 5 VA medical centers in Massachusetts. Yearly they contribute 25,000 hours of service to hospitalized veterans, with a cost savings to the VA of approximately $1,000,000 in Massachusetts alone. Their duties include escorting veterans to and from their rooms for tests, feeding, reading, personal hygiene, visiting and comforting those who have no family.
Local Veterans Assistance Programs (LVAP)
Outside of the VA health care system are countless numbers of veterans who need help with a variety of tasks, like yard work, grocery shopping, cleaning and travel to a personal physician. They can receive necessary assistance from volunteers with the DAV’s LVAP program. In addition, the program gives volunteers recognition for their services both on a national and state level, and for young volunteers there is the chance for scholarships. It also teaches the youth about service to country and the value and contributions of veterans.
Homeless Veterans Initiative
DAV provides claims assistance at Stand Downs, 1-to-3 day events that provide homeless veterans with services such as food, clothing, health screenings, and benefits counseling. We also work with other agencies to help veterans obtain employment, register for VA health care, and address homelessness. In some cases we provide transportation for immediate care.
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