{"id":8281,"date":"2024-04-21T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8281"},"modified":"2024-04-21T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T20:30:00","slug":"national-volunteer-week-april-21-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8281","title":{"rendered":"National Volunteer Week \u2013 April 21-27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-04-21T20:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p>This National Volunteer Week, VA\u2019s Center for Development &amp; Civic Engagement (CDCE) celebrates the more than 25,000 incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to our nation\u2019s heroes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/SabrinaClark_r1.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Sabrina Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>April 21-27, VA will recognize the approximately three-million hours of service and more than $81 million donated on behalf of Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors by caring communities across the country.<\/p>\n<p>These dedicated individuals are true force multipliers, serving as greeters in our health care facilities, providing transportation to VA medical appointments or making life-changing phone calls to Veterans who are lonely or isolated. Whether in these or the many other roles VA volunteers play, their impact is undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sabrina Clark, CDCE director, expressed her appreciation. \u201cI am inspired by the dedication of our volunteers. Their contributions are invaluable, ensuring Veterans receive the best possible care. Join us. Explore volunteer opportunities at your local VA facility and be part of something extraordinary,\u201d Clark shared.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possibilities are endless and memories are priceless<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want to serve with your family, friends, faith or civic organization, business or corporation, or individually, there is an assignment for you. Student, professional, retired or job-seeker, if you\u2019re willing to support VA\u2019s mission, volunteering on behalf of Veterans is rewarding, expands your network and enhances your personal health and well-being. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The possibilities are endless, and the memories are priceless.\u00a0To start your journey, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteer.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">connect with your nearest VA Center for Development &amp; Civic Engagement office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You also can<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointsoflight.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> explore other volunteer opportunities.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/130241\/national-volunteer-week-april-21-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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