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Army Volunteer Corp
 The Army Volunteer Corp is a
result of recommendations made by members of the Army Volunteer
Summit in September 2002, to revitalize volunteerism in Army
communities.
The AVC is not a new bureaucracy. It is a new way of thinking
about volunteerism in the Army using existing resources . The
AVC embraces existing volunteer programs, unites all volunteers
who support Soldiers and families, and formalizes the Army’s
commitment to volunteerism.
The AVC is a framework to connect volunteers to the Army in
addition to the organization in which they give their service.
Whether you are a family readiness group volunteer in the
National Guard, or an Army Family Team Building volunteer in the
U.S. Army Reserve, or a Thrift Shop or chapel volunteer on an
installation, you are part of the Army Volunteer Corps. The AVC
will respect the autonomy of individual programs, organizations,
and military units that utilize volunteers, even as it links
together Army volunteers throughout the community. Just like the
Army of One, the Army Volunteer Corps concept espouses teamwork
and unity as Army volunteers, while recognizing the individual
strengths and contributions of both the volunteers and the
organizations with whom they serve.
As the Army transforms itself, it must transform its volunteer
programs to meet emerging needs, provide a professional approach
to volunteer management, and find new ways to engage volunteers
that accommodate their ever-changing family and work demands.
The AVC emblem above will serve as the corporate brand of the
Army Volunteer Corps and will represent all volunteers who serve
Soldiers and families, regardless of their organizational
affiliation. The AVC will facilitate simultaneous coordination
of volunteer efforts across organizations and promote greater
ability to adapt to change while creating cohesion across the
Army communities of the Active Force, National Guard, and Army
Reserve.
 There will be exciting initiatives for volunteers in the coming
months such as personal tracking of volunteer and paid work
experience through
MyArmyLifeToo.com, online volunteer
management training, online volunteer registration,
certification for volunteers and paid staff who manage
volunteers, and partnerships with national volunteer
organizations.
Thanks for being an Army volunteer!
The benefits of
volunteering are as individual as the people who volunteer.
Reasons to volunteer range from enjoying the feeling of
accomplishment, to learning a new skill or maintaining a skill's
proficiency. Others know the benefits of the socialization and
community involvement that go along with the flexibility a full
time job does not offer.
It would be difficult for many of our Army family programs to
offer the variety and quality program without the volunteers who
devote their time and talents. The listing of positions
available will provide you with an idea as to whether or not you
would be interested in volunteering.
You hold the key to your personal success and to the success of
the Army Volunteer Corp. VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Army Community
Service Volunteer Opportunities
(Click on Program to Send email Request for Information about
Volunteering)
Information, Referral & Follow-Up (I&R)
The I&R program directs clients to available military and
civilian resources. Through assessments made by a staff of
counselors, individuals are referred to appropriate agencies. A
follow-up program ensures that the required assistance is
obtained, and the need is resolved.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Implementing services and activities that contribute to a
healthy family life. FAP promotes education, prevention and
identification of neglect or maltreatment by a family member
against another family member. Another responsibility is to help
the service member and family adapt to different aspects of
military life that could potentially cause stress.
Financial Readiness Program (FRP)
Through basic education, budget counseling, and consumer
advocacy, the FRP provides services to improve the Soldier’s
personal financial status, and his/her abilities to perform as
an informed consumer.
Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)
The Relocation Readiness Program conducts informal briefings and
provides assistance to support unit deployment. Upon PCS or
other geographical transition, RELO furnishes pre-move and
post-move assistance to Soldiers and their families in the form
of welcome packets. The Aloha Tour (an informative orientation
and tour for families new to Oahu’s leeward and south coastal
areas) and access to SITES (Standard Installation Topics
Exchange Service). The Lending Closet is also a program within
RELO.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
AER provides emergency assistance to Army Soldiers and their
families (active or retired) and widow(er)s and orphans of
deceased Soldiers in times of extreme financial distress.
Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
FERP assist in developing marketable skills through employment
counseling, workshops, centralized job bank referrals, and a
network of employment resource organizations.
Hawaii Army Family Action Plan (HAFAP)
HAFAP is input from the people of the Army to Army leadership.
It is a process that let Soldiers, Families and DA Civilians say
what’s working, and what isn’t and what they think will fix it.
It alerts commanders and leaders to areas of concern that need
their attention.
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
AFTB is a volunteer-led organization with a central tenet;
provide training and knowledge to spouses and family members to
support the total Army effort. Strong families are the pillar of
support behind strong Soldiers. It is AFTB’s mission to educate
and train all of the Army in knowledge, skills and behaviors
designed to prepare or Army Families to move successfully into
the future
Helpful Links:
Volunteer Vacancy Announcement For
organizations seeking volunteers
Ongoing Events-Volunteers
SKIESUnlimited
(Teachers Wanted)
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Hawaii
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Contact Information
If you would like to learn more about
Volunteering, AFTB, HAFAP or become involved as a delegate,
facilitator or recorder, please call (808)
655-4227 or
Email
Army Community Service
Schofield Barracks, Bldg. 2091
Phone: (808) 655-4ACS(4227)
Fax: (808) 655-1654
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ACS Outreach
Fort Shafter, Bldg. S330 Aloha Center
Phone:
(808) 438-9285
Fax:
(808) 438-0942
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Center
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
12:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Confidential Short Term Solution Focused Counseling" available from Military and
Family Life Consultants,
Call:
(808) 222-7088
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