VAMC Wilkes-Barre 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 service opportunities.

To volunteer, call or visit the VAMC Wilkes-Barre 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
• recreational activities

Non-cash contributions are used to make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include —

• Hygiene products
  • Body Wash (No Bar Soap)
  • Denture Adhesive & Denture Cleaner
  • Deodorant (Large Spray or Individual Solid)
  • Hair Brushes & Combs
  • Lib Balm
  • Shampoo & Conditioner (Plastic Containers)
  • Tissues (Small Individual Size)
  • Sunglasses & Sunscreen
    
• Recreational Activities
  • Books (Large Print)
  • Canteen Books (For Purchases)
  • Cards (Birthday, Get Well, Thinking of You, Sympathy)
  • Colored Pencils for Drawing
  • Deck of Cards (Large Print)
  • Postage Stamps
  • Puzzle Books (Large Print)
• Magazines 
  • Current Issues - 2 Months Back
  • Reminiscence Magazine (any month)
    
• New or gently used clothing, as well as:
  • Hats, Lap Robes, Socks, T-Shirts, and Wheelchair Bags
• Telephone cards

To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact the VAMC Wilkes-Barre Voluntary Service.

Content Owner:  Deb Schlosser