Opportunities From: PATH Volunteer Hub

Goals of Position:

As a Hero Driver, you will ensure that older Veterans maintain access to essential services, social connection, and quality of life by providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, social outings, and other destinations. Your contribution will reduce isolation, improve access to healthcare, and help aging Veterans live more independently.

Hero Drivers have helped hundreds of aging Veterans regain access to vital care, reconnect with friends and fellow Veterans, and maintain their independence. Your commitment ensures that no Veteran is left behind simply because they cannot drive.

Training and ongoing support provided. 

Locations Served by Hero Drivers: Primary service areas: Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, and Orange counties. Occasional trips to VA hospitals in West Virginia or other locations

To Apply: Click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

Goals of Position:
Friendly Callers play a vital role in combating isolation and supporting the mental wellness of veterans through compassionate outreach. By offering a listening ear, they provide emotional support, companionship, and a powerful reminder that someone cares.

Friendly Callers have made meaningful connections that brighten lives and ease loneliness. By being a consistent, caring presence, they help veterans feel seen, valued, and supported one conversation at a time.

Each call is unique, some may last just a couple of minutes, while others turn into rich, heartfelt conversations about anything and everything. No matter the length, every call matters and contributes to building a stronger, more connected community.

Locations Served: Nationwide

To Apply: Click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

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The Paw Patrol Volunteer brings comfort, healing, and companionship to aging Veterans through meaningful interactions with friendly or therapy pets. Whether through friendly visits to nursing homes, providing support for pet care, or helping with veterinary appointments, Paw Patrol Volunteers foster joy, reduce loneliness, and advocate for the well-being of both the Veterans and their beloved pets.

Paw Patrol Volunteers bring smiles, stories, and healing moments to older Veterans. Some of whom rarely receive visitors. Whether through laughter during a dog visit or peace of mind from help with pet supplies, Paw Patrol offers more than a service, it offers connection, love, and relief for our community’s Heroes.

Location: Visits take place in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and Veterans' residences. Serice area includes - Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, and Orange counties

To Apply: Please click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

Goals of Position:

As an Office Volunteer, you’ll help ensure Hero’s Bridge runs smoothly behind the scenes. From thoughtful gestures like sending birthday cards to meaningful work like connecting veterans with vital services, your support directly enhances the impact we make in veterans’ lives.

Office Volunteers are the quiet champions of our mission. Past volunteers have helped us stay connected with hundreds of veterans and supporters through timely mailings, phone calls, and resource coordination. Their support ensures that no detail is missed in our mission to honor aging veterans.

Please click here to start your Volunteer application, MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

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As a Battle Buddy Volunteer, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for veterans through friendly, consistent visits or calls. Volunteers are paired with veterans to offer companionship, meaningful conversation, and a caring presence. Your time and attention help restore connection, dignity, and hope to those who have served.

Battle Buddy Volunteers make a measurable difference, helping veterans feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Volunteers often form deep, lasting relationships, while veterans frequently say these visits or calls are the highlight of their week. This program builds cross-generational bonds, promotes healing, and strengthens communities nationwide.

No prior military experience is required – just a big heart and a willingness to listen.

 Training and ongoing support provided. 

Locations Served: Visits take place in the veteran’s home or facility. This is an in-person volunteer role; remote interaction is limited.

To Apply:  Click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

Goals of Position:

Home Front Volunteers improve the quality of life for Veterans by helping maintain safe, functional, and dignified housing. From essential home repairs to general upkeep, volunteers play a critical role in reducing hazards and improving living conditions, often directly impacting a Veteran’s health, morale, and independence.

Home Front Volunteers have helped Veterans across the nation live in safer, cleaner, and more comfortable homes. From big jobs like building ramps to smaller tasks, volunteers restore a sense of pride and safety for those who once served our country. Your service ensures that aging Heroes can remain in their homes with dignity.

Background checks are required for any volunteer who spends time alone with our Veterans, drives our Veterans or has access to our Veterans personal information.

Possible Duties and Responsibilities:

Each volunteer brings different skill sets and passions. Below is a list of requests we receive frequently.

• Assist with minor home repairs and safety improvements

• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, or changing a light bulb

• Work independently or as part of a team, depending on project size

• Bring and use personal protective gear and tools, unless otherwise provided

• Follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided by Hero’s Bridge

• Log volunteer hours, mileage, and brief notes about each task in MyImpact

Location: Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock Madison & Orange Counties

Please click this link to complete the Volunteer application MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge