Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10, that the VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) National Advisory Committee (NAC) will meet September 2-3, 2026 at the Orlando VA Healthcare System's Lake Nona Campus located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. The meeting sessions will begin and end as follows:

The meeting sessions are open to the public.

The Committee, comprised of 52 major Veteran, civic, and service organizations, advises the Secretary, through the Under Secretary for Health, on the coordination and promotion of volunteer activities and strategic partnerships within VA health care facilities, in the community, and on matters related to volunteerism and charitable giving.

Agenda topics will include the NAC goals and objectives; review of minutes from the May 14-16, 2024 meeting; briefings from the Advisory Committee Management Office, Food Security Office, Office of Rural Health, and VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE); subcommittee reports; review of standard operating procedures; assessment of member organization data; and any new business.

On September 3, 2026, the public comment period will be open for 30 minutes from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. The comment period may end sooner if there are no comments presented or they are exhausted before the end time. Any member of the public wishing to virtually attend the meeting or seeking additional information should contact Dr. Matthew Eitutis, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee at VHA19CDCEaction@va.gov.