United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2

Volunteering at VISN 2

Lend a Helping Hand to America's Veterans: Be a Volunteer!

VA Voluntary ServiceVolunteers provide a wide range of supplemental support and financial assistance to programs for our veteran patients throughout the year. If you want to volunteer, or just want more information on how you or your organization can help our veteran patients, please be in touch!


VISN 2 Volunteer News
Acrobat PDF      Adobe Acrobat PDF  Winter 2009
     Adobe Acrobat PDF  Summer 2009
     Adobe Acrobat PDF  Spring 2009
     Adobe Acrobat PDF  Winter 2008
    

For more information on Volunteering please e-mail our facility representatives using the links below:

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VA Western New York Healthcare System at ***

VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo - (716) 862-8672


The Many Ways To Give

Donation Of Time:
One of the most precious and generous gifts is of your time. We have many positions in our facilities that are waiting to be filled by individuals or groups that are willing and able to give of themselves. Contacting the Voluntary Service at your local VAMC will provide you with more information on positions as well as committees that need volunteers. Some examples:
  • Escort
  • Clerical support
  • Friendly visits
  • Recreational aides
  • Advisory committees
Monetary And Material Goods:
Our medical centers could not provide many of the services for our veterans if it were not for the generosity of people in the community; the veterans service organizations, fraternal organizations, and businesses. Donations of cash and materials supplement the operating budget of the facilities and provide for the increasing needs of the veterans we serve. Contacting the Voluntary Service at your local VAMC will provide you with more information on ongoing programs and projects that need your help. Recent examples:
  • Palliative care rooms
  • Lap robes
  • Patient Televisions
  • Wheelchairs
Volunteer Service Organizations
Visit VISN 2's Veteran Service Organizations page to link to websites for groups that serve veterans.


Find volunteering opportunities at Volunteer.Gov

Albany
Karen Covey (518) 626-5506
Stephanie Bonenfant (518) 626-5508
 Microsoft Word Albany VAMC Annual Narrative Report
 Microsoft Word Albany VAMC Volunteering Opportunities
 Microsoft Word Volunteer of the Month Form
 Microsoft Word Albany VAMC Volunteer of the Month
 Microsoft Word Albany Donation Needs List
 Microsoft Word Albany Patient Needs Wish List
Bath
Lynn Dinehart (607) 664-4965
Mary Harkin (607) 664-4771
 Microsoft Word Bath Donations Lists
Canandaigua
Patty Ciancaglini (585) 393-7761
Robin Johnson (585) 393-7759
Fred Lesinski (585) 393-7762
Louise Motyka (585) 393-7729
Dan Ryan, Public Affairs Officer (585) 393-7209
 Microsoft Word Canandaigua & Rochester Volunteer Assignments
 Microsoft Word Donation Needs & Credit Card Donation Form
 Microsoft Word Canandaigua VAMC Annual Narrative Report
Syracuse 
Robert Hawes (315) 425-4681
Sheri Valle (315) 425-4898
Bill Bryant (315) 425-4315
 Microsoft Word Syracuse VAMC Annual Narrative Report
 Website Syracuse VAMC Volunteer Opportunities
Western New York
Mark Francis (716) 862-8667
Kelly Clark (716) 862-8672
Shawn Gall (Batavia) (585) 297-1196
Shawn Gall (Buffalo) (716) 862-8671
 Internet Explorer Western New York Application Package
 Internet Explorer Western New York No One Dies Alone Program
 Internet Explorer Western New York Patient Needs Wish List
 Microsoft Word Western New York (Buffalo) Volunteer Opportunities
 Microsoft Word Western New York (Batavia) Volunteer Opportunities
 Microsoft Word General Post Fund Accounts (Buffalo)
 Microsoft Word General Post Fund Accounts (Batavia)

If you are no longer able to volunteer with us, please send us an email to let us know.
Be sure to include your full name
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