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Hampton VA Healthcare System Celebrates Volunteers during National Volunteer Week

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Photo Credit: John Rogers, Public Affairs Officer. Pictured (l-r); Atalaya Horton, Chief of CDCE; Dr. Thea Shaw, Interim Assistant Director; Dottie Moore, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; Darrell Raley, Acting Associate Director for Operations; and Nicholas Burr, Acting Associate Director of Clinical Business Operations. Ms. Moore was honored for her years of dedicated volunteer service, assisting numerous Veterans with their disability claims.

By John Rogers, Public Affairs Officer

Hampton VA Healthcare System celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week

On August 27, 2025 Hampton VA Healthcare System joyfully celebrated its devoted volunteers during its Volunteer recogniton ceremony, an annual event coordinated by the VA's Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE). This year's festivities featured recognition ceremonies to honor the invaluable contributions of volunteers who assist Veterans and the VA.

Numerous volunteers were acknowledged for their outstanding commitment, with some contributing between 47 and 25,193 cumulative hours. Every volunteer received a certificate of appreciation and enjoyed a complimentary lunch as a small gesture of gratitude.

Interim Director Michael Harper conveyed his thanks, stating, “Volunteers are essential members of our organization, and we are grateful for their ongoing support of our Veterans.”

The Hampton VA Healthcare System extends heartfelt appreciation to each volunteer for their remarkable dedication and countless hours of service at the VA Hampton Healthcare System. Their selfless commitment to our Veterans is truly priceless. Their compassion and dedication significantly impact the lives of those who have served our nation. We express our sincere gratitude for their steadfast support and generosity.