Volunteer Opportunity: 2026 VFW Day of Service

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2359 is proud to announce the VFW 2026 Day of Service to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the historic Holten Cemetery. From 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Post members and community volunteers will gather to honor those who served by cleaning veteran gravesites and assessing the overall state of repair within the cemetery grounds.

This initiative is part of the VFW’s ongoing commitment to stewardship and ensuring that the final resting places of our nation’s heroes are maintained with the dignity and respect they deserve. Volunteers will assist in removing debris, light cleaning of headstones using approved methods (soap and water only), and documenting markers that may require professional restoration or repair.

Maintaining the legacy of our veterans starts right here in our own backyard. This Day of Service is not just about maintenance; it’s about the community coming together to show that we have not forgotten the sacrifices made by those buried at Holten Cemetery.

Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves, sunscreen, and a full water bottle. Additionally, because the cemetery’s water supply may not yet be turned on for the season, volunteers are kindly asked to bring a bucket of water and cleaning rags to assist with our efforts.

Event Summary:

·What: VFW Post 2359 Day of Service

·When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

·Where: Holten Cemetery, 133 Holten St, Danvers, MA 01923

·Who: VFW Members and Community Participants

How to Sign Up

Whether you are a veteran, a student looking for community service hours, or a resident who wants to lend a hand, we welcome your participation. This event is open to all ages.

• Sign in at Holten Cemetery. Check in with the VFW Post 2359 representative at the Cemetery on the morning of the event.
• Questions: If you have any questions or just want to let us know that you plan to attend, please contact us at: post2359@vfwma.org.

In addition to the cleaning efforts, Post members will be conducting an informal assessment of the veterans’ graves to identify any headstones that have succumbed to the elements or require leveling, ensuring that a comprehensive report can be shared with local authorities for future preservation efforts.

Thank you for supporting VFW Post 2359 and the Danvers community!

Join the VFW! VFW Post 2359 is actively seeking new members to help support these our programs and provide advocacy for local veterans. Our mission to serve veterans and the community is only possible through the dedication of our members. If you have served our country in a foreign conflict, we invite you to join our ranks and continue your service through the meaningful work we do here at home.

Membership is open to any U.S. citizen who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces and has served in a theater of operations that would qualify for a campaign medal, who has served in Korea, or who has received Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay.

To get started:

·Visit Us: We meet at 7:00 PM on the 4^th Tuesday of the Month at Post 2359 (5 Conant St, Danvers, MA).

·Join Online: Visit vfw.org/join to start your application and list Post 2359 as your preferred local post.

·Contact us: For more information on joining VFW Post 2359, please contact us at post2359@vfwma.org.

About VFW Post 2359:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2359 is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from active, guard, and reserve forces. The Post is dedicated to serving the veterans of Danvers and surrounding communities through advocacy, support, and local service projects.