VA National Cemetery Volunteer - Fort Sill

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Location

Oklahoma - Fort Sill Red Cross

There are many ways to serve your country. Honor and remember the veterans who gave us so much. Here are some of the many ways to volunteer with the VA National Cemetery.

Responsibilities

Honor Veterans at Time of Burial. Serve in Military Funeral Honors details. Play live "Taps" at veterans' funerals. Assist visitors with information about the cemetery. Plan ceremonies for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Donate items such as golf carts to transport visitors to gravesites. Coordinate volunteer activities during special events. Raise and lower flags on national holidays.

Research and document cemetery history. Serve as guides who educate the public about the nation's history and veterans’ sacrifices. Identify and catalogue monuments in VA national cemeteries. Provide walking tours to visitors

Help Maintain and Beautify the Hallowed Grounds. Prune and sculpt cemetery trees. Sponsor a burial area or flower bed and maintain it all year long. Resurface and repaint/stain cemetery benches used for reflection and rest

Time Commitment

Flexible with scheduled commitment

Qualifications

* Desire to help people

* Ability to show initiative, communicate, and work well with others

* Work with diverse populations

* Flexible; easily adapt to surroundings and tasks

* Must be able to achieve a successful VA background/security badging check