Volunteer or donate
VA Long Beach Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of our supporters. You can make a difference when you help us serve our Veterans.
Become a volunteer
Center for Development of Civic Engagement (CDCE) works with the local community and donors from various organizations to provide more resources and funds to enhance the Veteran’s Experience. CDCE does what they can to find a way to say, “YES” to better serve those who have served.
CDCE coordinates volunteers and donations to run the food pantry, provide Veterans with transportation to their appointments, assists with Produce for a Purpose and more. All of this couldn’t be done without the volunteers who help run these programs. When you become a part of CDCE, you become a part of the impact, you become a part of the solution, and most importantly you become a part of the experience.
Many different volunteer opportunities are available, and each volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our assignments.
To become a volunteer, call or visit our CDCE Office:
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Center for Development of Civic Engagement, Bldg. 50
5901 East Seventh St. Long Beach, CA 90822
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT
Phone: 562-826-5715
Email: vhalonvoluntaryservice@va.gov
Volunteer application forms
Download and complete the following forms:
Make sure you submit the completed volunteer checklist, fingerprinting form, volunteer consent form, and VA form 10-7055 to us in one packet.
Make a donation
Donations provide for the increasing needs of the Veterans we serve. All donations are tax-deductible.
Types of donations
Monetary:
- Temporary lodging for eligible Veterans, service members, and family members
- Refreshments for patient activities
- Patient activities
- National games
Non-monetary items:
- Hygiene items
- Paperback books
- New clothing, socks and underwear