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WISH LIST—December, 2007 Department of Veterans Affairs Center (135) 1 VA Center Augusta, Maine 04330 |
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VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Drivers for statewide Volunteer Transportation Network _ Rumford, Bangor 2. Parking Lot Shuttle drivers at Togus 3. Veterans History Project—recording personal histories 4. Mealtime companions for long term care patients—individuals and small groups needed 5. Nuclear Medicine—Office help & procedure buddies 6. Primary Care—Computer instruction—My Health—Vet & Move Program 7. Hospice Volunteers—Training provided 8. NHCU—assistance with clothing/writing letters/reading/visitation 9. NHCU—1 on 1 visitation to play board games/cribbage/dominos/etc. 10. Telehealth Support—Learn to provide support in your community to patients using home telehealth devices (Aroostook, Washington, Hancock, Oxford, York and Cumberland counties) 11. CBOC Volunteer needed in Rumford and Bangor to assist team with general office help 12. The Information Desk is looking for volunteers that will be able to escort patients and visitors throughout the facility |
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ONGOING PROGRAM SUPPORT: 1. Electric razors—triple head type. ($49-$69 ea.) 2. Comfort Item Program (travel size toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) 3. Diabetic snacks for clinic patients 4. Coffee & Newspaper funds—provides coffee/newspapers at waiting areas/wards/clinics 5. General Patient Comfort Fund including Memorial Donations 6. Adapted Sports Equipment/Outings—Recreation Therapy 7. National Rehabilitation Events (Golden Age Games, Winter Sports, Wheelchair Games, and Creative Arts) |
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SPECIAL REQUESTS/PROJECTS: 1. Unit 4 South activity sponsorship. (approx. $50 pizza party, $25 ice cream Social) 2. Televisions for patient rooms (approx. $285 ea.) 3. TV/VCR/DVD combo & cart for Bangor, CBOC ($500-$700) 4. Kenmore sewing machine for Recreation activities (approx. $250 ea.) |
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The Internal Revenue Service has announced that under the Tax Code, donations to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ General Post Fund for exclusively public purposes are deductible form federal income taxes in the manner and to the extent allowable. The announcement reflects the tax law provision, which makes those donations deductible as “donations to the United States”. Donations to support any of the Department’s programs are deductible, whether the donor directs that the donated funds be used for a specific purpose or allows the Department to decide how the donated funds will be used. Donated Funds made by check should be made out to “VAVS” and sent to the address above. |
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NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME! Used Stamps, any clothing that is stained or torn, Jigsaw Puzzles, Playing Cards, Hardcover Books, Romance Novels, Magazines Over Three Months Old, Disposable Razors, Soap, After-Shave, Writhing Tablets, Pens and Envelopes. Due to Infection Control policies we are unable to take used walkers, canes, or crutches at this time. |
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