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 Miami VAMC depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes.
Volunteering
Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments.
To volunteer, call or visit the Miami VAMC Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to receive your application or discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's veterans.
Giving
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
Helpful Donations for OEF/OIF – Iraq Veterans
- 30 minute phone cards
- pocket calendars for appointments
- printed Welcome Home t-shirts
- funds to purchase clothing, household items and transportation
- canned/packaged food
- baby supplies: diapers, wipes, formula, clothing
- letters to the troops
Helpful Donations for Homeless Veterans
New underwear, t-shirts, sandals (large size), cotton shorts (large size); individually wrapped snack and heat and eat foods (i.e. crackers, cups of soups, canned meats); hygeine kits (bug spray, sun block, deodorant, sanitary napkins/tampons, razors, shaving cream. Body lotion and lip balm) and Miami Dade transportation tokens; eye glasses; sposnorship for the laudry program.
If you are interested in becoming a VAVS Volunteer please contact: Patricia Moree, Assistant Chief, Voluntary Service Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 Miami: (305) 575-3140 or Broward: (954) 229-7644.
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