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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

1.  How do I sign up to volunteer?

Online:  Click on ‘Volunteer or Donate.’  This will take you to a web form page.  Complete each field and then click the ‘Submit’ button.  An email is generated to the Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) Program Manager in your area.  Once the email is received, someone from the local VA will contact you to provide you with further information and to possibly set up an appointment for an interview.

In person:  Contact your local VA Medical Center’s Center for Development & Civic Engagement office.  Inform them of your interest in volunteering.  An appointment will be scheduled for you to come in to tour the facility and learn more about the many ways to serve America’s heroes.  Return to Top

2.  Do I have to have a background check?

Depending on the volunteer assignment you may need to go through at least a minimum background check.  This may be as simple as a fingerprint check or as detailed as a full background check.  Your volunteer assignment will determine the extent of the process.  Again, our primary responsibility is the safety of our Veterans.  Please call your local Center for Development & Civic Engagement office for further information.  Return to Top

3.  How do I involve my family and friends?

The Center for Development & Civic Engagement office encourages family volunteering. Contact your local CDCE Program Manager to discuss potential projects for your family and friends.  Return to Top

4.  Will volunteering help me get hired by VA?

Simply stated, no.  CDCE volunteers are to augment and support the work of VA paid staff, in order to better serve our Veterans. However, being a volunteer looks great on a resume.  Return to Top

5.  Can I bring my pet to visit the patients?

Pets who visit patients in a medical setting are required to be certified by an official pet therapy certification program.  Your pet may be very docile and loving, but a strange surrounding such as a hospital with all the activity and unique smells could cause it to behave erratically.  Please call your local CDCE program office for further information.  Return to Top

 




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