Volunteer or Donate - Center for Development and Civic Engagement

I want to welcome you to the Hines VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement website. Feeling the urge to give back and support those who served? Look no further!  

Volunteering at the VA is your chance to be a real-life hero for Veterans. It’s more than just giving time – it’s about making a lasting impact on the lives of those who bravely defended our freedom.

Why You’ll Love Volunteering  at the VA:  We have a dazzling array of opportunities. From creative arts and administrative support to companionship and tech whiz tasks, there’s something for everyone.

Make a real Difference: Your talents and passion will directly benefit Veterans, helping them feel more connected, supported, and empowered.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Hines, one of the VA’s clinics, veteran centers or at our cemetery , you can easily connect to the local office by clicking on the volunteer and donation tab.

If you would like to make an in-kind or monetary donation, you can utilize the same link to see how you can support your local VA.

Don’t just stand by, stand with our Veterans! Together, let’s create a brighter future for our Veterans!

Renee A. Rouse,

Chief, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement

Donate to Hines VA Hospital 

To donate to Hines VA Hospital, please visit Pay.gov - VISN 12 Donation Form  or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Rouse at

Become a Volunteer at Hines

To become a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Rouse at Renee.Rouse@va.gov or call

The No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Program

No Veteran Dies Alone (NVDA) is a volunteer program that provides a reassuring presence to Veterans who would otherwise be alone at the end of life. No Veteran Dies Alone was adapted from a community program first envisioned in 1988 by Sandra Clarke, a critical care nurse in Eugene, Oregon.  The lonely death of one particularly elderly patient led Sandra to the idea of a volunteer companion program for hospital patients who would otherwise die alone.  The program has inspired hospitals around the U.S., including the VA hospital system, to create similar programs. 

Volunteers are contacted as needed to provide bedside vigil for a dying Veteran. Volunteers can also provide supportive visits to Veterans in the Hospice Unit at any time; some volunteers choose to serve on the anniversary of the death of a loved one, others simply choose times that are convenient for them. Visit activities might include reading aloud, playing quiet music, playing games, or just serving as a calming presence.

The NVDA program is coordinated through the Department of Voluntary Service and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team at Hines. After successful completion of the Voluntary Service process, volunteers will attend a specific orientation for NVDA.

To learn more about the program, please contact the Hines Hospice Unit Social Worker at: .

Application and orientation dates contact the Hines Voluntary Service office at .