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Local Veterans Assistance Program

Illustrated by Denise Hollenbach, Virginia DAV LVAP Manager, Secretary to DSC Chairman

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Subjects of Interest

How does it work?

Who can volunteer?

Awards available?

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LVAP How Does It Work Members volunteer their time to help other disabled veterans

in a variety of ways categorized in seven activities. A) Chapter/Department Service Officer Work (Must be Certified). B) Specific DAV Outreach Efforts (DAV Air Show, Harley’s Heroes,

National Guard Mobilization/Demobilization, etc.) C)Fundraising (Forget-Me-Nots, Sweepstakes, Golden Corral, etc.) D)Special DAV-Related Events (State Fair, Homeless Stand-Downs,

Etc.) to include Event Planning. E) Direct Assist to vets, spouses, families (Welfare & Relief, yard work,

home repairs, telephonic counseling/ assistance etc.) F) Use of Privately Owned Vehicle for DAV Business (Medical

appointments [not your own], shopping with a veteran, VAVS certification, Volunteer Driver certification etc.)

G) Seminars, Workshops, Training, and Activities Designed to Operate the Chapter Smoothly, and Thrift Store hours (without compensation).

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LVAP Worksheet

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Who Can Volunteer

Chapter members include veterans. Unit members include individuals who have at

least one relative who served in the military. Unit members also includes children of a military

veteran relative (age up to 18) may earn LVAP hours and those who accumulate a minimum of 100 hours qualify to apply for a Jesse Brown Scholarship award.

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Level Miles Hours Kit Item# Distribution

1 0 0 937201 VAVS LEVEL 1 AWARD Weekly937100 Handbook937113 Welcome Letter509047 DAV Lanyard

2 2500 50 937202 VAVS LEVEL 2 AWARD Weekly901133 DAV Car Decal Sticker937101 Koozie937114 Koozie Card937102 Lapel Pin

3 5000 100 937203 VAVS LEVEL 3 AWARD Weekly937103 Luggage Tag937115 Business Card Insert for tag

4 7500 150 937204 VAVS LEVEL 4 AWARD Weekly509038 DAV Keychain Available501132 DAV Ribbon Magnet Available937116 Generic Level Letter

5 10000 200 937205 VAVS LEVEL 5 AWARD Weekly937105 Mini Padfolio 937116 Generic Level Letter

6 15000 250 937206 VAVS LEVEL 6 AWARD Weekly937117 Black Volunteer Cap w/White/Green DAV (Made in USA)Available937116 Generic Level Letter

7 25000 500 937207 VAVS LEVEL 7 AWARD Monthly937106 DAV Blanket937116 Generic Level Letter

8 35000 750 937208 VAVS LEVEL 8 AWARD Monthly937107 DAV Natural Wood Pen/Pencil Set937116 Generic Level Letter

9 50000 1000 937209 VAVS LEVEL 9 AWARD Monthly937118 24oz. Tervis Tumbler W/Lid: Volunteer (Made in USA)Available937116 Generic Level Letter1 OF 2

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Level Miles Hours Item# Description Distribution

10 75000 2000 Staff will contact volunteer for selection.Volunteer can pick ONE of the following: Quarterly

937121 - 937126

S-3XL Charcoal VOLUNTEER Tshirt (Made in USA)Available

11 100000 3000 Staff will contact volunteer for selection.Volunteer can pick ONE of the following: Quarterly

530301 - 530307570201 - 570206

S-4XL Red Quick Dry Polo: All Silver DAVS-3XL Ladies Red Quick Dry Polo: All Silver DAV

509008 DAV Golf Kit937109 Set of 4 Glasses 937110 DAV Glass Coaster Set

12 150000 5000 Staff will contact volunteer for selection.Volunteer can pick ONE of the following: Quarterly

530001 - 530007

S-4XL Charcoal Full Zip Sweatshirt W/Lined Hood

509058 DAV Briefcase

13 175000 7500 Staff will contact volunteer for selection.Volunteer can pick ONE of the following: Quarterly

522501-522507561400-561407

S - 4XL Men's Softshell DAV Jacket ORXS - 4XL Ladies Softshell DAV Jacket

509074509078

Men's Bracelet ORLadies Bracelet

509076 & 505041

Cuff links & Wallet Set (combo)

14+ 200000 10000 937214 VAVS LEVEL 14+ AWARD Quarterly937119937116

GARMIN NUVI 55LM GPSGENERIC LETTER LEVELS 4-10, 14

Available2 OF 2

Questions Call 877-426-2838

Voluntary Services

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VIRGINIA INDIVIDUAL AWARD LEVELS FOR DAV/DAVA 1000 Green 2,500 Blue 5,000 Red 7,500 Yellow 10,000 White 15,000 Bronze 20,000 Silver 25,000 GoldQuestions call LVAP Manager Denise Hollenbach 540-206-2757 ext. 3 or DSC Chairman, John W. King 757-719-2056