Arizona Department of
Veterans' Services

To be the catalyst in response to the evolving
needs of Arizona's veterans and their families

Volunteering

Caring Companion Program

The Caring Companion Program is for people who are able to come in on a weekly basis to visit with a veteran. Based on the volunteer's interests, they are matched with a veteran. Volunteers come in and do a variety of activities such as reading them the newspaper, playing a game of cards or...

Friends of Veterans Program

The Friends of Veterans Program is for people whose schedules are busy but who still want to make a personal connection with a veteran. This program requires a volunteer to visit a minimum of 1 time per month, but may visit more if their schedule allows. These veterans are more independent but...

Program Sponsorship

The Program Sponsorship is great for organizations, a family or a group of friends. This program allows groups to come in once a month, once a quarter or once a year to provide a special program to the veterans. For example we currently have the Elks and the American Legion who sponsor bingo...

Special Event Entertainment Program

The Special Event Entertainment program is for individuals or groups who would like to come in for a day to sing, dance or show their appreciation to our Veterans in some other creative manner. This program is ideal for musicians, artists, school or scouting groups.

Special Event Escort Program

The Special Event Escort program is for people who enjoy helping out with a one-day event such as escorting veterans on a casino trip or helping to serve a holiday meal. We send out e-mails to those interested in upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer at Phoenix Home

Volunteers are Awesome

Volunteers are an important part of the Arizona State Veteran Home. Volunteers are the constant reminder to our Veterans that the community appreciates the sacrifices they have made for our Country. Through visiting the home on a weekly, monthly or...