Veterans Services Division Stands Ready to Assist

Posted On: September 7, 2025

For too many veterans, accessing hard-earned benefits feels like navigating a battlefield. Volusia County's Veterans Services Division eliminates that struggle, deploying expert advocates at four convenient locations to ensure every veteran secures the compensation and services they've rightfully earned through their sacrifice.

The division's trained and accredited veterans service officers serve as dedicated champions for former and current Armed Forces members and their families. Certified annually by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, these experienced professionals understand the VA system's complexities and fight to maximize every veteran's benefits – completely free of charge.

"Our veterans gave everything for our freedom," said Veterans Services Director Scott Olson. "Helping them access their earned benefits isn't just our job – it's our honor. No veteran should face this process alone.”

Volusia Values Veterans

The new Volusia Values Veterans Program is designed to transform Volusia County into Florida's premier veteran-friendly community. Through a coordinated framework of services, recognition, and opportunities, the program aims to support the more than 50,000 veterans who call Volusia County home, including the 120-plus veterans who work for Volusia County!

The initiative includes targeted efforts to address veteran homelessness, mental health, and access to medical care. It also features dedicated parking at County facilities, countywide discounts on services, a special library card for veterans, a recognition program for veterans on Volusia County’s staff, and other benefits.