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Volunteer or donate

Find out how to donate or become a volunteer at Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System and learn more about how your support helps us serve Veterans.

Become a volunteer

Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System care depends on the goodwill of donors and volunteers who want to give something back to America's heroes. Volunteers provide much-needed help throughout the health care system and make patients' experiences more enjoyable. Many different volunteer opportunities are available, and each volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our assignments. Volunteers can choose to serve at the following locations:

  • VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey St, Rm 465 Fayetteville NC 28301
  • Fayetteville Health Care Center, 7300 South Raeford Rd, Fayetteville NC 28304
  • Wilmington Health Care Center, 1705 Gardner Road, Wilmington NC 28405

Volunteer here at our health care facility

Generous donations from people like you help helps us provide enhanced services to Veterans receiving care. You can make a monetary donation by mail, or drop off a donation of materials to one of our main campuses.

Volunteer as a driver

Many sick and disabled Veterans lack transportation to and from VA medical facilities, and the VA operates the Veterans Transportation Network (VTN) in cooperation with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to meet this need. Qualified Volunteers drive Veterans to and from VA hospitals and clinics, helping people get the care they deserve.

Become a volunteer driver

To learn more about becoming a DAV driver, email Center for Development and Civic Engagement or call

 

Volunteer opportunities for youth

The Spirit of Summer Youth Volunteer Experience invites students ages 14 to 18 to explore volunteer opportunities at VA. The program helps students learn more about VA careers, hone their job skills, meet new people, and serve our Nation's heroes. All students who complete the program earn a participation certificate. 

Volunteer to make a difference

Our Nation's Veterans have given so much to preserve our freedom, and volunteering at VA is a great way to serve them with gratitude and thanks. Volunteers in the Spirit of Summer Youth Volunteer Experience help in the following ways:

  • Serving coffee
  • Directing patients within VA facilities 
  • Helping in clinics
  • Supporting recreation programs

In addition, they meet fantastic people, learn new skills, and have fun!

Perks

Program participants will have access to these perks:

  • Summer Youth Certificate for 80 hours (or more) of service
  • Complimentary Summer Youth Volunteer polo shirt
  • Daily lunch for four or more hours of service
  • Invitation to participate in special programs throughout the summer

Benefits

The Spirit of Summer Youth Volunteer Experience offers the following benefits: 

  • Supports the VA’s mission of providing excellent care and service
  • Helps students adopt a service attitude
  • Reminds students of the contributions of our Servicemen and women
  • Allows students to learn more about various health care occupations
  • Creates an investment in the future of our Nation
  • Teaches communication and job-related skills

Learn more about the Youth Volunteer program

To learn more about becoming a youth volunteer, email Center for Development and Civic Engagement or call

Make a Donation

Generous donations from people like you help helps us provide enhanced services to Veterans receiving care. You can make a monetary donation by mail or drop off a donation of materials to one of our main campuses.

 

Electronic Donations

Donations can also be made online by visiting: Pay.gov - VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network: VISN 6 Donation Form

How to make a material donation in person

Some donors prefer to make monetary contributions and other prefer to donate goods needed by Veterans. We accept donations at the Medical Center in Fayetteville and in Wilmington.

Your material donations are used to support the following programs:

  • Inpatients
  • Backpack Program – Inpatients transitioning to outpatient
  • Mental Health Intensive Care Management
  • Home Based Primary Care
  • Infusion Clinic
  • Dialysis Center
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
  • Adaptive Sports
  • Combined Living Center Residents (Nursing Home)
  • Holiday Celebrations & Recognitions
  • Women Veteran Program
  • Homeless Veteran Program
  • Vet Center
  • And many other initiatives in support of our nation’s finest

For more information on donating materials, or to schedule a time to drop off your donation, please email Center for Development and Civic Engagement or call

Needs:

Generous donations from people like you help helps us provide enhanced services to Veterans receiving care. You can make a monetary donation by mail or drop off a donation of materials to one of our main campuses.

The following materials are currently needed:

  • Velcro shoes with no laces
  • Bug Spray (example:  Off Brand)
  • Sunscreen
  • Backpacks
  • Rinse Free Bathing Wipes
  • Chips, pretzels, snack crackers, cookies, trail mix, and granola bars (single serving sizes), Slim Jims, beef jerkey
  • Bottled water
  • Travel sized hand sanitizer
  • Laundry detergent (pods or single use) & fabric softener sheets
  • Gift cards for coffee, lunch, gas, bus tickets: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 dollars each
To learn more about the items in greatest need, visit https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/facility_needlist/?id=565

Thank you for your support; it is truly appreciated.

Contact us if you have any questions or need additional information at  Voluntary Services or 910-822-7027

 

If you would like to volunteer to donate your time, or some financial assistance, please visit the VA Voluntary Service Volunteer or Donate Page.

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