These volunteers also distribute comfort kits, birthday cards, balloons, and lots of goodwill. Physical Therapy students can earn valuable fieldwork experience when they volunteer. Drivers and dispatchers are needed for the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network to help transport sick and disabled veterans to their medical appointments at VA medical centers. Escort volunteers help older and more disabled vets to get around and lead more normal lives. They also provide a large dose of friendship.
Respite volunteers provide caregivers a break from caring for their loved ones.
Internment volunteers ensure military honors are given to deceased veterans by serving as honor guards and trumpeters. Receptionists, laboratory assistants, valet parking and hospice volunteers are also needed. As a DAV volunteer, you can perform assignments at times that are convenient for you. Careful attention is given to matching your interests and personal schedule to a particular volunteer assignment. Please, join me now and help the DAV build better lives for America's veterans.