Volunteer or Donate
VA Maine Healthcare System 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 Community Based Outpatient Clinics 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 many assignments.
To volunteer, call or visit the Togus VAMC 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. For additional information regarding the process to become a volunteer, click here.
Donating
Cash donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our veteran patients, including —
- personal care products
- Homeless assistance
- recreational activities
- newspaper subscriptions
- special projects
Non-cash contributions are used to make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include -
- Over the ear headphones
- coffee program supplies
- new clothing
- gas cards
To make your cash or non-cash contribution more impactfull, please contact Voluntary Service to learn more about the current needs of the Veterans we serve.
** Please note that donations can only be accepted Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm. All donations must be dropped off at Voluntary Service B205, 3rd Floor, R307. The front desk or any other department cannot accept donations.
