VAMC Salem depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes.

Volunteering

Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments.

To join our volunteer family and learn more about our volunteer opportunities, call or visit the Salem VAMC Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to recieve your application or discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's veterans.

Giving

Cash donations are used for the comfort and welfare of our veteran patients, including —

• refreshments/coffee supplies
• cable television programming for patient rooms
• recreational activities
• local bus passes

Non-cash contributions are used to make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Items which are accepted include —

• magazines/books
• coffee
• telephone cards
• baseball/movie passes
• personal hygiene items 

To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact the VAMC Salem Voluntary Service.