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
October 2025 General Orders
 
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 2025-2026 Completed Reported
Total amount of donated money to the Department Hospital Program or items to any VA or non-VA facilities.    
Total dollar amount spent on all Hospital Program-related items and/or projects.    
Promoted, participated in or co-hosted any activity with the VFW Post.    
Report the number of hours that Auxiliary members volunteer at any VA and/or non-VA medical facility.    
Report the number of hours that Sponsored Volunteers and/or student volunteers under the VFW Auxiliary sponsorship and supervision at any VA and/or non-VA medical center.    
Host a "Valentines for Veterans" party or event onsite at any VA or Non-VA facility.    
Recruit new ADULT and YOUTH Hospital Volunteers.    
Report mileage to & from VA & non-VA medical facilities

 
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