Volunteer
DAV believes that “thank you for your service” is more than words; it’s action. That’s why we offer a wide range of opportunities to volunteer for veterans, whether it’s driving veterans to and from their VA medical appointments, volunteering at a VA medical facility or serving veterans in your community. You don’t have to be a veteran to volunteer – there’s a place for everyone!
Continue scrolling to learn about all the ways you can make a difference in the lives of veterans.
Getting Involved
Volunteering doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Even if you only have an hour a month to serve, the most important thing is that your actions are heartfelt.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Volunteer at a local VA medical facility.
- Clean up veterans’ yards or mow their lawns.
- Bring a meal and visit with a veteran who is homebound.
- Organize a Homeless Veterans Stand Down.
- Help with basic home repairs.
- Clean headstones at your local veterans cemetery.
- Maintain or spruce up a local veterans memorial or marker.
- Host a donation drive for clothing or other needed items by a veterans’ homeless shelter.
- Collect items and create care packages for hospitalized veterans.
- Read to veterans who are vision-impaired.
- Host a pancake breakfast for community veterans.
- Donate blood to your local Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility.
- Teach a class that could benefit those veterans who’ve served.
- Make quilts, blankets, hats or scarves for veterans.
- Write letters thanking veterans.
- Paint a mural honoring your community’s veterans.
- Become an advocate for veterans by joining davcan.org (Commander’s Action Network) and sharing news and resources on your social networks.
Volunteer Locally to Help Veterans
You don’t have to be a veteran to volunteer with DAV. There’s a place for everyone.
Drive a Vehicle
We need volunteers to drive veterans to their critical VA medical appointments through the national DAV Transportation Network.
DAV Scholarships
DAV awards $140,000 in scholarships each year to student volunteers who demonstrate outstanding dedication and service to veterans.
DAV Volunteer Days at National Headquarters
We periodically offer volunteer opportunities in Erlanger, Kentucky.
