Title Volunteer or donate Meta Meta description You can make a difference when you volunteer at or donate to the VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare System. Content Page introduction 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. Generate a table of contents from major headings Include table of contents Main content 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 910-822-7027 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 910-822-7027 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 Donate by mail If you'd like to make a donation, please send a check (payable to "Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System") to the following address: Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System Center for Development and Civic Engagement (565-135) 2300 Ramsey Street Rm 465 Fayetteville, NC 28311 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 910-822-7027 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.