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Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism

Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism. 59 TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements. Effect: -Telling the Army Story -Civic opportunities. CO BN BDE CoO. Civic Leaders and Organizations (Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.).

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Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism

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  1. Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism

  2. 59TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements Effect: -Telling the Army Story -Civic opportunities CO BN BDE CoO Civic Leaders and Organizations (Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.) Guest speaker engagements, coordination and execution of community service projects Community service project execution Guest speaker engagements, planning of community service projects at regional /county level Guest speaker engagements Effect: Giving back to Veterans and recognizing prior generations' service Veterans/Military Service Organizations (VFW, American Legion, etc.) Guest speaker engagements, coordination and execution of community service projects Community service project execution, member liaison Guest speaker engagements, planning of community service projects at regional /county level Guest speaker engagements Effect: -Technical exchange - Promoting Army values Academic Institutions (John Tyler Community College, High Schools) Identification of training exchange opportunities Liaison with DOT at the department Dean level or with Principals Identification of training exchange opportunities Liaison at the School President Level and School Board level Class exchanges, JROTC assistance Planning and execution of technical training exchanges and JROTC assistance Effect: -Telling CASCOM story - Good neighbor initiatives - Communicating Fort Lee’s Value to the community - Partnership with business Government leaders (District Supervisors) Community service projects ICW elected or appointed official below the District Supervisor Level Coordination with Chair or Vice-Chair of the County Board of Supervisors individually Guest speaking engagements with the Board of Supervisors as a whole; identification of mutually beneficial Community service initiatives Planning and coordination with District Supervisors for community service activities Industry/Business Organizations (Chamber of Commerce, etc) Event participation planning and execution Guest speaker engagements, at regional level Event participation Guest speaker engagements, at the chapter level 18 Events 82 Events 9 Events 3 Events

  3. 59TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements • The Brigade has participated in 142 Community Engagements in the past six months! Upcoming Community Engagements: 12 SEP – Pamplin Park Area Beautification 19 SEP – Pamplin Park Area Beautification 21 SEP – Habitat for Humanity 23 SEP – Spring Arbor of Salisbury (Dance) 3 OCT – Pamplin Park Area Beautification 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. Partnerships Developed with: Ettrick Elementary Matoaca Elementary Marguerite Christian Matoaca Middle Chesterfield Community High Chesterfield Humane Society Friends of the Lower Appomattox River Sitter and Barfoot Veteran’s Center Colonial Heights Food Bank 5 Forks Trail System VA War Memorial People’s Cemetery (Petersburg) Habitat for Humanity Chesterfield VFW Chesterfield Observer Community College Alliance Ampthill Civic Association Chamber of Commerce The Soldiers of Delta 16th Ordnance assisted teachers, students, and parents in preparation for the new school year that began on 3 September 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! 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. .

  4. 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?

  5. 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!

  6. 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…

  7. So there I was… CALL IT A TIE SOLDIER VERSUS THE WALL

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