About VAVS
about the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS)
* founded in 1946 to provide for our nation's veterans while they are cared for by VA health care facilities
* One of the largest centralized volunteer program in the Federal government
* Over 350 organizations support VAVS.
* volunteers have provided over 676 million hours of service since 1946.
Community Assistance
* assist veteran patients by augmenting staff with end of life care programs, foster care, community-based volunteer programs, hospital wards, nursing homes, and
* veteran outreach centers
Contributions
* annual contributions over $50 million in gifts and donations
* volunteers contributed a more than 13 million hours of service to veterans in FY2005
* VAVS volunteers are a priceless asset to America's veterans and to VA
How do I sign up to be a VAVS Volunteer with the Shutt? You have two convenient ways:
1) Contact the Shutt Detachment at Tel: 617 - 926 - 6860 . Ask for VAVS Representative Lenny O'Brien or one of his staff. Tell the VAVS members of your interest in becoming a VAVS Volunteer. The staff will take care of everything else including your interview, orientation, and assignment!
2) Contact this site's webmaster and forward your interest in participating in the VAVS program at the Shutt Detachment.
** You Must be a Marine Member or an Associate member to join the Shutt's VAVS program as a member **