HOSPITAL

Hospital - The VFW and Auxiliary supports hospitalized veterans, by visiting them at the VA Medical Centers, as well as in local community hospitals and nursing homes. 
 
 2025-2026 Hospital Chair Bio
 
July 2025
 
Fort Meade- Hot Springs Wish Lists July 2025
 
 Archived Bulletins
 
  
Hospital Reporting Tips
    Donation Price list
 
 Patterns
      Hospice Quilts
     Lap Robes
     Cathether Bags
     Walker Totes
     Crotcheted Mats
     Braided Mats 
     Port Pillow
     Sitting mats
     Bibs
     Fidget blankets

    
 
Hospital Achievements Completed Reported
Donate money to the Department Hospital Program or items to any VA or non-VA facilities.    
Sponsor or conduct an event or activity in any VA or non-VA facilities.    
Participate in or educate VA and/or non-VA facilities about the Honors Escort Program.    
Recruit new ADULT Hospital Volunteers.    
Recruit New YOUTH Hospital Volunteers.    
Host a "Valentines for Veterans" party or event onsite at any VA or Non-VA facility.    
Deliver or send Valentines to Veteran patients.    
Host or participate in an event for Women Veterans Health.    
Present Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificates.    
Host a Volunteer Recognition event.    
Attend a School of Instruction event at District and/or Dept. Fall meetings.    

 
VA Welcome Kit
 
VFW Auxiliary members have been working to meet the needs of hospitalized veterans in VA Medical Centers and other medical facilities since the organization’s inception in 1914. Auxiliary members volunteer more than 400,000 hours annually and one in 15 members volunteers through the Hospital Program.

The Hospital Program:

  • Promotes volunteerism of members, non-members, youth and families in local hospitals, veterans’ homes, nursing homes, domiciliaries and both VA and non-VA medical centers and clinics. Opportunities vary based on the facility and age and abilities of the volunteer.                                                 
  • Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development for information and printable fact sheets of key areas being studied by VA researchers.
 

Hospital Volunteer Recruitment

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development

Veterans Administration Voluntary Service

Volunteer

Volunteer Awards