Volunteering

Volunteer service often strengthens both military and civilian communities, creating lasting positive impacts. Below are six reasons why Gold Star Spouses volunteer their time and service in their communities. 

Honoring Their Loved One's Legacy – To give back in memory of your fallen spouse, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Finding Purpose and Healing – Volunteering can be a meaningful way to cope with grief, providing a sense of purpose and connection.

Supporting Other Military Families – Understanding the challenges of military life we can help others facing similar struggles.

Building a Sense of Community – Engaging in volunteer work fosters relationships to create a support system with others who share similar experiences.

Awareness and Advocacy – Working to raise awareness about the sacrifices military families make and advocate for policies and resources that benefit them.

Giving Back to Those Who Helped Them – After receiving support during their own difficult times some feel this is a way to pay it forward.

Volunteering at a VA Hospital or other National VA community or civic event?

Gold Star Spouses of America is recognized nationally in the Center for Development and Civic Engagement Portal (CDCEP). This is an application that is used by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE), one of the largest volunteer programs in the Federal Government, to track volunteer hours and monitor membership status of the VAVS National Advisory Committee member organizations.

When identifying yourself as a member of Gold Star Spouses of America, they will reach out and ask for a letter certifying your membership, which we are happy to do!