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"You cannot help someone get up a hill without getting closer to the top yourself."
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Welcome to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) website. VAVS is the largest volunteer program in the Federal Government and our history reaches back to 1946. VAVS Volunteers have contributed over 676 million hours of time and expertise to improve the lives of veterans, nationally.
Within the past 11 years, the local VAVS has expanded services to all medical facilities within the VASNHS. These include the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital (MOFH) at Nellis Air Force Base, Arville House Day Treatment Center, the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS)/Veterans' Outreach Center (Vet Center), the MASH unit for homeless veterans, two Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Henderson and Pahrump, Nevada, the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Nevada, and nine Outpatient Clinics throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
Volunteering
Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our veteran patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers often perform a number of services and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with on of our many assignments.
To volunteer, call (702) 636-3000, ext 4440 or visit the VA Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to receive your application and discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's veterans.
Giving
Monetary donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our vetean patients, including --
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hygiene products
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refreshment supplies
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recreational activities
Non-monetary contributions are used to make our veteran patient's stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include --
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magazines
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decaf coffee & tea
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telephone cards
- new or gently used clothing
To make a monetary or non-monetary contribution, please contact the VA Voluntary Service office. Thank you for caring!
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