Volunteer or donate
VA Palo Alto health care depends on the goodwill of our supporters. You can make a difference when you help us serve Veterans.
Become a volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of our health care mission, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans every day. By sharing their time, skills, and compassion, volunteers help enhance the care experience across a wide range of services and assignments.
Our dedicated volunteers support the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore Divisions, as well as the Fremont, San Jose, and Marina Clinics—each location offering unique opportunities to serve and grow.
Exciting Summer Youth Program!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with learning, service, and hands‑on experience!
We are now accepting applications by email, and all candidates will be scheduled for an in‑person interview.
Who can apply:
- Youth ages 14 to 17
- Enthusiastic, community‑minded students eager to build new skills and make an impact
What you’ll need: A TB blood test with a negative result, presented at the time of your interview.
Program commitment: Completion of at least 100 hours over the summer.
Join us for a rewarding, educational, and memorable experience that supports Veterans and builds future leaders!
Ready to get started?
Contact us by phone, email, or in person!
Voluntary Service Office
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Building 100, F1-110
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 650‑493‑5000 ext. 65800
Email: V21PALVoluntaryService@va.gov
Make a donation
Donations help us meet the growing needs of the Veterans we serve, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Food donations
We are currently in need of personal hygiene products such as shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant, year-round clothing for both men and women, comfort and recreational items like blankets, board games, and ear plugs, as well as miscellaneous items like reading glasses, backpacks, and flashlights.
Veteran Food Pantry
The Veteran Food Pantry at VA Palo Alto health care provides nutritious food to support Veterans during their recovery, allowing them to focus on healing rather than hunger.
Find out how you can help
Monetary donations
We also gratefully accept monetary donations, which will be used for:
- Temporary lodging for eligible Veterans, service members, and their families
- Patient activities
- National games