Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism
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Engaging Active Duty Service Members in
Volunteerism
Unclassified04/20/23
CO BN BDE CoOEffect:-Telling the Army Story-Civic opportunities
Effect:Giving back to Veterans and recognizing prior generations' service
Effect:-Technical exchange- Promoting Army values
Effect:-Telling CASCOM story- Good neighbor initiatives- Communicating Fort Lee’s Value to the community- Partnership with business
Community serviceproject execution
Guest speaker engagements,coordination and executionof community service projects
Guest speaker engagements, planning of community service projects at regional /county level
Guest speaker engagements
Guest speaker engagements
Guest speaking engagements with the Board of Supervisors as a whole; identification of mutually beneficial Community service initiatives
Government leaders (District Supervisors)
Civic Leaders and Organizations (Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.)
Veterans/Military Service Organizations (VFW, American Legion, etc.)
Academic Institutions (John Tyler Community College, High Schools)
Community serviceproject execution,member liaison
Industry/Business Organizations (Chamber of Commerce, etc)
Guest speaker engagements,coordination and executionof community service projects
Guest speaker engagements, planning of community service projects at regional /county level
Class exchanges,JROTC assistance
Community serviceprojects ICW elected or appointed official below the DistrictSupervisor Level
Planning and execution of technical training exchangesand JROTC assistance
Planning and coordinationwith District Supervisorsfor community service activities
Identification of trainingexchange opportunitiesLiaison with DOT at thedepartment Dean level or with Principals
Identification of trainingexchange opportunitiesLiaison at the School President Level and School Board level
Coordination with Chair orVice-Chair of the CountyBoard of Supervisors individually
Event participation Event participationplanning and execution
Guest speaker engagements,at the chapter level
Guest speaker engagements,at regional level
82 Events 9 Events 18 Events 3 Events
59TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements
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• The Brigade has participated in 142 Community Engagements in the past six months!
Partnerships Developed with:Ettrick ElementaryMatoaca ElementaryMarguerite ChristianMatoaca MiddleChesterfield Community HighChesterfield Humane SocietyFriends of the Lower Appomattox RiverSitter and Barfoot Veteran’s CenterColonial Heights Food Bank5 Forks Trail SystemVA War MemorialPeople’s Cemetery (Petersburg)Habitat for HumanityChesterfield VFWChesterfield ObserverCommunity College AllianceAmpthill Civic AssociationChamber of Commerce
Engagements Since 1 NOV
Civic Leaders &
Organizations
Veterans Organizations
Academic Institutions
Government Leaders
Industry
35 6 82 9 10
Upcoming Community Engagements:
12 SEP – Pamplin Park Area Beautification19 SEP – Pamplin Park Area Beautification21 SEP – Habitat for Humanity23 SEP – Spring Arbor of Salisbury (Dance) 3 OCT – Pamplin Park Area Beautification
The picture above shows all the volunteers Soldiers, NCO’s, and Students alike assisting the Crayons to Computers Program. The dedication of the 16th Ordnance Battalion HHD Team was greatly appreciated by the organizations staff. .
The Soldiers of Delta 16th Ordnance assisted teachers, students, and parents in preparation for the new school year that began on 3 September
E/832D OD BN, Company Leaders assisted in the restoration and area beautification of Henricus Historical Park. Henricus Park is a living history museum, which aims to educate children and adults, in conjunction with local schools, on the history of the second successful English settlement in the New World. Echo Company Soldiers helped rebuild displays in order to prepare the park for the upcoming school year.
B Co has an established great relationship with the Beulah Elementary School’s principal and the school’s staff. As they prepare to start a new school year, B Co Soldiers helped stuff welcome packets for students and families. Nearly 600 packets were made!
59TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements
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Strong Community Tie - Ins
Active duty service members can provide a steady source of volunteers because at their core they already want to serve. Community organizations in need of volunteers only need to reach out, if the military doesn’t do it first.
SOLDIERS VERSUS THE DECK?
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Motivation!
Knowing your local military population and what motivates them can be a critical tool to ensure their participation. Ft. Lee is a prime example. It is a training installation – so the Soldiers are desperate to leave post, wear civilian clothes, and eat normal food.
SOLDIERS VERSUS THE FOOD!
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Points to Remember
• Establish an on-going relationship with a military organization, not necessarily specific individuals – as military members are mobile and change swiftly
• Remember to understand the motivators!• Tap into the ‘Need to Serve!’• Be flexible – Active Duty service members have
numerous obligations that can arise at a moments notice
• Bring a first aid kit and a hard hat…
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So there I was…
SOLDIER VERSUS THE WALL
CALL IT A TIE