The Phoenix VA Health Care System benefits from the services of over 1000 individual volunteers each year. Our volunteers provide assistance each day to ensure this remains a health care center of excellence. Our volunteers encompass all ages and experiences from the young to the seasoned senior citizen who bring along with them a wealth of life experiences. These volunteers strive to be recognized as leaders in the community and enhance veteran satisfaction through the delivery of compassionate, high quality care.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm (except for Federal Holidays).

Location: Building #3, Room 10, which is located just north of the main medical center building.

Eligibility: Minimum age is 14. An annual TB test is required and all volunteers must complete a one time Volunteer Orientation. Fingerprints and a background investigation are required for all volunteers over the age of 18.

Volunteer Orientation Schedule

The sessions are normally held on the first Tuesday and third Monday of each month, dependent upon space availability. Contact us for specific date.

VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) Committee

Each VA Medical Center has a VA Voluntary Service Committee comprised of representatives from the various veterans organizations who have members participating in the VAVS program. This committee is an advisory body and helps coordinate established plans and policies for volunteer participation.

Special Events

On occasion, local veteran organizations or commercial businesses will organize and sponsor a golf tournament with proceeds being donated to the VA Medical Center. These proceeds are then used to sustain various programs offered by the VA for its veterans.