ANNVILLE, Pa. — During National Volunteer Month, and all year long, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is thanking the hundreds of volunteers who selflessly donate their time and talents to the staff and residents in its six veterans homes.
“Our volunteers are essential in day-to-day operations of our veterans homes, providing much-needed assistance, always with a warming smile, to our veterans,” said Maj. Gen. John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Our homes’ operations have a far greater impact thanks to each of these individuals volunteering their time. We thank them for their commitment to our veterans.”
Volunteers provide crucial assistance to the homes’ staff, including the transportation of residents to events, helping during mealtimes, participating in fun activities, staffing the snack stand and accompanying them on field trips.
Throughout the month of April, each home will recognize volunteers with special events, including dinners, luncheons and ceremonies. Senior leaders from the agency will visit each home to personally thank the volunteers.
In Erie County, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Home (PSSH), will host a volunteer recognition reception at 6 p.m. on June 18, at Calamari’s Squid Row, 1317 State St., Erie. During this event, 117 volunteers will be recognized for their collective 5,200 volunteer hours in 2025.
In addition to individual volunteers, hundreds of community and veteran organizations also give their efforts and support to assist with activities at the homes throughout the year.
For more information about admission, employment or volunteer opportunities at one of Pennsylvania’s six veterans homes, visit Veterans Homes at https://www.dmva.pa.gov. Also learn more about the homes by following DMVA on social media sites, including Facebook and Instagram.