Bedford VA Summer of Service Seeks Volunteers

By Robert M. Cook

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA)

The Bedford VA will host a Summer of Service open house on Aug. 25 where members of the public can learn about ways they can volunteer their time to serve our Veterans.

The Summer of Service will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Bedford VA campus in the Oval and Bobby Orr will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to meet with Veterans and members of the general public.

Volunteers play an important role in helping the Bedford VA Medical Center fulfill its mission to provide strong quality care to our Veterans. More than 700 individuals volunteer at the medical facility each year and there are more than 75 volunteers on duty every day.

Volunteers are needed during the day, evenings and weekends for multiple things including support at the Veteran Information Desk, the Greenhouse, escorting Veterans to events and Chapel services, office administration and to serve as drivers. There are also a Adopt a Veteran program and opportunities to help Veterans enjoy recreational opportunities. Volunteers can also share coffee with our Veterans.

To learn more about current volunteer opportunities at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, please contact the Bedford VA Volunteer Services office at 781-687-2356. Individuals, businesses and other community groups that are interested in participating in the Bedford VA Summer of Service event should call the same telephone number.

To see how volunteers are making a positive difference in the lives of Veterans at VA medical centers nationwide wide, follow the #VASummerofService hashtag on Twitter.

Robert Cook, Public Affairs, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA)