Aloha & Welcome to Pacific Islands VA Health Care System's Voluntary Service page. Volunteers are a priceless asset to the VA and veterans.The Veterans Affairs Service Program’s mission is to assist in serving America’s veterans and their families with dignity and compassion. Volunteers at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Center are utilized in a variety of ways including general clerical work throughout the facility, assisting staff in caring for patients at our Center for Aging, providing informational services and recreational therapy.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator’s Office at 808-433-0109, or stop by the Administrative Office on the third floor of the Ambulatory Care Building.
Additionally, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides van service for veterans who are unable to get to the VA or Tripler Army Medical Center for their appointments. The DAV Transportation Coordinator is in need of volunteer drivers to work a few hours each week. Contact Lenny Ho at 808-433-7752 or visit the DAV office that is also located on the 1st floor of the ACC.
VAVS resources will become available on these pages for the following items. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Voluntary Service Program Manager at 433-0109.
Donate
Cash donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our veteran patients, including —
- hygiene products
- 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
To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact the VA Pacific Islands HCS Voluntary Service.
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