VFW Auxiliary members have been working to meet the needs of hospitalized veterans in VA Medical Centers and other medical facilities since the organization’s inception in 1914. Auxiliary members volunteer more than 400,000 hours annually and one in 15 members volunteers through the Hospital Program.

The Hospital Program:

• Promotes volunteerism of members, non-members, youth and families in local hospitals, veterans’ homes, nursing homes, domiciliaries and both VA and non-VA medical centers and clinics. Opportunities vary based on the facility and age and abilities of the volunteer.
  
• Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development for information and printable fact sheets of key areas being studied by VA researchers.

Award Forms

• Hospital Auxiliary Award
• Hospital Member Award No. 1 & No. 2
• Hospital Member Award No. 3

Business Cards by Program

• 2026-2027 Hospital Business Card

Department Chairman Participation Citation

• Hospital Department Chairman Participation Citation

Resources

• Additional Hospital Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development

  Visit this site for information and printable fact sheets of key areas being studied by VA researchers.

Veterans Administration Voluntary Service

• Types of VAVS Volunteers
• VAVS Guide
• VAVS Volunteer Form (fillable)

Volunteer

• Auxiliary Hospital Guide- Does Not Include VAVS

Volunteer Awards

• Application for Hospital Service Pins and Bar Guards for Auxiliary Members-Fillable
• Application for Sponsored Volunteer Pins-Fillable
• Application for VFW Auxiliary Recruiting Charm-Fillable
• Graphic of Hospital Service Pins
• Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 1-Fillable
• Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 2-Fillable