PIC VOLUNTEERING-
When you enter the cemetery, the first building on the right is the Public Information Center (PIC). That is where funeral corteges (processions) form up before moving on signal to committal shelters. That is also where the many visitors stop and get their first impression of the cemetery. The PIC is staffed and operated by volunteers. Persons on duty there meet and greet visitors, provide assistance to Funeral Directors, next of kin and, if appropriate, escort next of kin to committal shelters and/or visitors to gravesites. Therefore, volunteers serve as ambassadors of good will to the public.
Volunteer shifts of duty can be mornings (8-12), afternoons (12-4) or all day any day of the week including weekends. Hours can be tailored to accommodate individual availability.
Volunteer duty is performed as an adjunct to the Dallas VA Medical Center. Service is without compensation and may begin when an application has been received, approved and orientation completed.
To learn more about this civic duty, call:
214-202-1902 - Mickie Prendergast, Volunteer Coordinator
EVENT VOLUNTEERING-
Volunteer events include: Flags-Up, Flags-Down, Memorial Day Events, Veterans Day Events, Wreaths Across America, and any other Special Events that may arise in the calendar.
When you enter the cemetery, the first building on the right is the Public Information Center (PIC). That is where funeral corteges (processions) form up before moving on signal to committal shelters. That is also where the many visitors stop and get their first impression of the cemetery. The PIC is staffed and operated by volunteers. Persons on duty there meet and greet visitors, provide assistance to Funeral Directors, next of kin and, if appropriate, escort next of kin to committal shelters and/or visitors to gravesites. Therefore, volunteers serve as ambassadors of good will to the public.
Volunteer shifts of duty can be mornings (8-12), afternoons (12-4) or all day any day of the week including weekends. Hours can be tailored to accommodate individual availability.
Volunteer duty is performed as an adjunct to the Dallas VA Medical Center. Service is without compensation and may begin when an application has been received, approved and orientation completed.
To learn more about this civic duty, call:
214-202-1902 - Mickie Prendergast, Volunteer Coordinator
EVENT VOLUNTEERING-
Volunteer events include: Flags-Up, Flags-Down, Memorial Day Events, Veterans Day Events, Wreaths Across America, and any other Special Events that may arise in the calendar.
- SUSTAIN THE AVENUE OF FLAGS.
- The Foundation has obtained sponsorship of 288 flag poles for which flags are flown during Flag Day, Independence Day, and Special Events like Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
- Flags For Fallen Vets.
Graveside flags are placed on Memorial Day by Flags for Fallen Vets. We are not affiliated with them, nor endorse them, but their contact info can be found at http://www.flagsforfallenvets.com/home.php
- Wreaths Across America.
Graveside flags are placed during Flag Day, Independence Day, and Special Events like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. If you are interested in this program, please contact www.wreathsacrossamerica.org