VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes. VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) works to provide supplemental assistance to hospital staff through the use of caring volunteers and donors.

Volunteer Now!

Would you like more information about our volunteer program?  Visit the VA Voluntary Service website or call (801) 584-1241 and a VAVS representative will answer your questions.  Let us provide you with more information regarding your interest in serving America’s veterans.

Other Ways to Help!

You'd like to help but you don't have the time to volunteer at our Medical Center? VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) recognizes the special needs of our veterans and their families. VA has authority to accept monetary donations, in addition to gift certificates, discount cards, various gift cards, vouchers, etc.  Learn more about the other ways you can help.

VAVS Veterans Wish List

You can also view the VAVS Veterans Wish List for Fiscal Year 2012.

What kind of volunteers does the VA need?

Here is a list of volunteer opportunities at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Veterans Transportation

If you'd like information about Veterans Transportation, contact us:  vhaslcveteranstransportation@va.gov 

VA Voluntary Service Facts

• 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 programs in the Federal government
• Over 350 organizations support VAVS
• Volunteers have provided over 708 million hours of service since 1946

Community Assistance

• Assist veteran patients by augmenting staff end of life care programs, foster care, community-based volunteer programs, hospital wards, nursing homes, and veteran outreach centers

Belinda Karabatsos
Manager, Voluntary Service Office
(801) 584-1241