November 19, 2015
How can YOU help a Veteran?
How can YOU help a Veteran?
- START a Veteran specific campus website or newsletter.
- CONTRIBUTE to your campus Veterans Center.
- BUY school supplies and books for a Veteran.
- BECOME a study partner to a campus Veteran.
- INTRODUCE student Veterans to academic services.
- START and support a Veteran’s writing or art group.
- OFFER career advice to a Veteran.
- EDUCATE faculty and students about challenges faced by Veterans.
- ASSIST a student Veteran with registration challenges.
- SHOW a new campus Veteran around campus.
- HELP connect them with campus veterans groups.
- START a campus mentorship program or support group for Veterans.
- ESTABLISH college scholarships for Veterans.
- CREATE a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community
- PROMOTE well-being and success for veterans.
- ENSURE all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice
- COLLABORATE with local communities and organizations to support campus veterans.
- ATTEND a Veterans Day event.
- VISIT the VA Hospital.
- HELP a veteran with chores.
- ASK a Veteran about their time in the military, and really listen to the answer.
- VISIT a homebound Veteran in their home
- ANONYMOUSLY treat a Veteran to a meal or coffee
- TAKE flowers to a Veterans memorial.
- WRITE and send a letter to someone who’s currently serving in the military.
- SEND a thank you card to a Veteran.
- GIVE food certificates to homeless Veterans.
- THANK a Veteran student or co-worker for their service.
- LEARN about a current or past conflict to understand more.
- VOLUNTEER to help a Veterans Service Organization
- SIMPLY thank a Veteran of his/her service and shake their hand
- SEND an email with a Veteran’s story to people on your contact list.
- USE social media to tell stories of Veterans.
- TEACH others about Veterans.
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