Volunteering:

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

·   Volunteer Transportation – Many veterans who have answered our nation’s call in times of war have disabilities or can’t afford transportation to a VA Hospital. The Volunteer Transportation Network encourages new volunteers to assist our veterans in getting needed transportation for their medical treatment.
 

·   Corporate Volunteering – Your employees have the skills and talents that VA needs to carry out its mission to “service those who have served.”  This can be your chance to give something back to the community while helpi9ng American’s veterans. Let the VA tailor a program for your company to utilize your employee’s skills in rewarding ways.
 

·   Student Volunteering – Anyone under the age of 19 is eligible to work as a student volunteer with VA.  In addition, the James H. Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship Award provides scholarships to exceptional student volunteers.  Student volunteering offers valuable training for college or a future job. 
 

·   National Salute – This program is designed to pay tribute to hospitalized veterans, increase community awareness, and encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans and become involved as volunteers.  The week of Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to participate. The National Salute invites individual, businesses, Civic organizations and school children to participate in a variety of activities at the VA medical center. 

Volunteer Application Packet (PDF)
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the application and then return it to your nearest Volunteer Office at either our Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or Livermore campuses.

Contact us:

By Mail:
VA Palo Alto
Health Care System
Voluntary Service (135)
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304

  Walk-In:
We are located on the 1st floor of Building 100.

 By Phone:
(650) 858-3903

  Email:
William.Ball@va.gov.
 

Giving

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

• hygiene products
• temporary housing for family members
• refreshment supplies
• cable television for spinal cord injury patients
• recreational activities
   

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

• magazines
• coffee and cookies
• new or gently used clothing
• telephone cards