Not all of us can commit to a military lifestyle. So, volunteering is a great way to support the military and serve our country for those of us who don’t enlist. Here is a fun fact for you, in 2019,
9.2 million volunteer hours resulted in millions of dollars in savings
by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nothing like the feeling of helping our country support our troops and lower our national debt. Interested in learning how you can get involved? If you know what programs you might be interested in you can skip ahead by clicking the links below. If not, we’ve got you covered, let’s keep going!
Can I Volunteer for the Military?
Yes, you can! Are you exploring a new career? Or are you sharpening your skills to re-enter the workforce? Maybe you’re looking to keep active during retirement? Whatever your motivation is, you’ll find something that allows you to give back in a fulfilling way. Choose to get involved in military volunteer opportunities that match your passions. Then it is a
win-win for you and the organizations you choose to give your time.
How to Volunteer at a Military Base & Serve Our Country!
You can find local volunteer opportunities at a base or post near you by using Military Installations to find a family support center by entering your ZIP code, state or installation. Then, contact the center to ask how you can help. Volunteers are a priceless asset to the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved? We’ll get you started with a few examples of volunteer openings here.
ACS Volunteer options include programs such as:
- Mobilization/Deployment Readiness
- Survivor Outreach Services
- Financial Readiness
- Army Emergency Relief
- Employment Readiness
- Army Family Team Building
- Exceptional Family Member
- Family Advocacy
- New Parent Support
- Relocation Readiness
- Airborne Attic/Lending Closet
- Multicultural Awareness
- Soldier & Family Assistance Center
ACS volunteers earn incentives too, such as:
- Mini-flashlight – 25 hours
- Lunch tote – 50 hours
- ACS volunteer mug – 75 hours
- Umbrella – 100 hours
- Rosewood pen with case – 200 hours
- Tote bag – 400 hours
- Folding camp chair – 500 hours
Base volunteer opportunities:
- Armed Service YMCA
- FMEAP
- LINKS
- Marine Mentor-Eagle Young Marines
- Military Outreach Ministry
- Military Spouse Association of Camp Pendleton
- Operation Bigs (Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County)
- Soccer Coach-Youth Sports
Base volunteer agencies:
- Airman & Family Readiness Center
- Airman’s Attic
- Chapel
- Legal Office
- Library
- Loan Locker
- Museum
- Retiree Activity Office
- Sexual Assault Response
- Thrift Shop
- Youth Center