Cattaraugus-Allegany Joint Veterans Council Volunteer Van to the Buffalo and Bath VA Medical Centers

A free volunteer van, run by the Cattaraugus-Allegany Counties Joint Veterans Council as part of the Buffalo VA's volunteer service, takes veterans with morning appointments to the Buffalo and Bath VA medical centers from stops in the county; call 716-701-3604 or 1-800-462-2901 ext. 3604, 9 a.m. to noon weekdays. It is not wheelchair accessible, and riders get no VA travel pay.

Also called: van, transportation, rides, Buffalo VA, Bath VA, Joint Veterans Council, Ron Moore, 716-701-3604, Olean, Salamanca, Little Valley, Ellicottville, Gowanda, Allegany, Franklinville, Portville, Randolph, Machias, Delevan, Cattaraugus.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Cattaraugus County, NYCounty

The county's page: "The Veteran is responsible for making appointments to the medical facilities. Please advise the facility that you are riding the Veterans Volunteer Van, and they will schedule you for the earliest possible appointment." Morning appointments only, at the Bath VA Medical Center (607-664-4000 or 877-845-3247) and the Buffalo VA Medical Center (800-532-8387). "There is no charge for this service." The rules. "This service is an extension of Buffalo VAMC volunteer service. ALL rules and regulations are established by the VAMC." "Veterans will not be eligible for travel pay from the VAMC." "NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE -- DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ASSIST PASSENGERS ON OR OFF THE VEHICLE." How. With a confirmed appointment, call the volunteer coordinator, Ron Moore, at 716-701-3604 or 1-800-462-2901 ext. 3604, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to noon, to be picked up at one of the van's stops. The council is always looking for volunteer drivers.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Cattaraugus-Allegany Joint Veterans Council Volunteer Van to the Buffalo and Bath VA Medical Centers
Gate	Rule
Veteran with a VA appointment	For a veteran with a confirmed morning appointment at the Buffalo or Bath VA Medical Center who can board unassisted. No rating is needed.

Sources

Cattaraugus County, New York, Volunteer Van Service (read 2026-10-24)Official

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Last updated 2026-10-24.

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