Starting Volunteering at the VA

[ghettodub]

So I have my orientation to volunteer at the VA hospital in Denver tomorrow. Should be interesting, and a little tough at times, but I'm looking forward to it!

Anyone else do any volunteering or service work anywhere?

[K31Fan]

I volunteer at a ranch in Parker sometimes. But anyway, good luck at the VA, should be an interesting experience. Are you looking to get into the health care field?

[tmckay2]

the VA is an interesting place. from a pharmacy perspective, things are way different at the VA than a regular hospital. its an interesting experience.

[ghettodub]

I volunteer at a ranch in Parker sometimes. But anyway, good luck at the VA, should be an interesting experience. Are you looking to get into the health care field?

Nope, not in or looking to get in health care; just ways to help vets.

Health care and schools are too political for me, and I don't want anything to do with them

[Mazin]

Congrats, vets at the VA need all the help they can get!
I have had some issues with the VA over my father in law. They need to reform the VA system.

[Byte Stryke]

Ghettodub,
Thank you

[Not_A_Llama]

I worked across the street on 9th Ave. The VA is the reason I'm terrified of having our government involved in healthcare.

That said, I'm sure you'll learn and see a lot.

[Bailey Guns]

So I have my orientation to volunteer at the VA hospital in Denver tomorrow. Should be interesting, and a little tough at times, but I'm looking forward to it!

Anyone else do any volunteering or service work anywhere?

Outstanding! Good for you for doing this.

I volunteer a lot at our local animal shelter ( www.IMHS.org ) and I've put in my application to be elected to the BoD.

But, as a vet, even though I've never needed the VA, I'm thankful people like you step up to the plate.

[BlasterBob]

Yeah, I am a volunteer driver for the DAV (Disabled American Vets). I drive a ten passenger van from Raton, NM down to the big VA Hospital in Albuquerque. Have to get up at about 4:45AM to be able to be down in Raton for the van to depart at 6:00AM sharp. I get back home (up in Trinidad) around 5:30PM which some times makes a rather LONG day. To qualify to drive the DAV van a person has to jump through a few hoops and pass a fairly rigid physical (at least there is no charge for that physical). It is really a satisfying job to help these guys and girls out and they all do appreciate it. Have not had any passengers who were grumpy/crabby or nasty. All nice folks with a lot of stories to keep a guy entertained. There is always a need for more volunteers of all types to help our Vets. I am a Vet but have yet to need any of their health related services - so far... Anyone wanting a real "eye opener" just spend a little time in the waiting room of any VA hospital and you'll appreciate what you have. I sure as hell do!!

[Hoser]

Nope, not in or looking to get in health care; just ways to help vets.

Your a good man.

Thank you.