02/20/2026
Twenty-nine years ago, Carolyn Myers signed up to volunteer at the VA Maryland Health Care System. "I feel like I am obligated because I come from a military family, my father and my children all served," she said.
But joy comes with the obligation to give back. The favorite part of volunteering and what keeps her coming back are the Veterans themselves. "Talking with the Veterans, hearing their stories good or bad. Taking the time to show that I care about them. Although I didn’t serve, I feel like I am doing something special and I love doing it. The need is there."
She wants to inspire Veterans to volunteer: "They have something that I don’t have is that experience of being in the military and the conversations come easy when you have like experiences. I love what do and I will do it as long as I can."
She wants community members to know that volunteering brings great rewards. "As a senior, it is a way for me to get out and stay engaged in the community and we need your help! Our Veterans need someone to chat with, short visits, someone to play cards or chess with them. It’s letting them know that someone is thinking about them and you would want someone to think about them if they were ailing. It doesn’t take much of your time or effort to show that you care!"
If you want to volunteer to support Veterans at the VA Maryland Health Care System, click this link for more info: https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/
