Opportunities for Volunteering

The Veterans Administration Volunteer Service (VAVS) is in need of volunteers to assist at the Nevada Veterans Hospital and four super clinics being constructed across the Las Vegas Valley. At the Post 1947 meeting January 11, 2011, Dr. Roy W. Kekahuna, Chief of Voluntary Service for the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System, gave a presentation on the need for volunteers and the types of jobs for which their assistance is needed.

Dr. Kekahuna said the VA has set up an expedited registration and clearance process for the Catholic War Veterans and Knights of Columbus.

To volunteer, call Dan Kamanao at the VAVS on telephone number (702) 636-3034 and arrange an appointment. The initial interview is at the VA Central Clinic, 901 Rancho Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The VA clearance Process involves taking your Identification Card photograph, finger prints and performing a background check. Each year you will need to be tested for TB and review two videos on patient privacy and information security.

The first new Clinic opening will be the Northwest clinic on Rancho Blvd, about October. There will be need of a minimum of five persons on each shift.