Posted on Jan 5, 2016
Should volunteering on Social Media be considered the same as volunteering in person?
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So many in the military volunteer their time for various reasons. They can help school kids with their homework or drive a van transporting veterans to the VA hospital. Over time the internet has changed the way we live, work, and help others. You can go online and seek assistance from various websites. Even here on Rallypoint we work to help another with advance and support those trying to advance to their career. I have spoke with countless service members on various topics helping them. Should this be considered community service? We may not be there in person but we are helping the military/veteran community. We are even able to reach out to those that can't get out of their home if they don't want too.
With this taking place on a daily basis should this type of volunteering be recognizable? Should soldiers that help others or volunteer for a site or forum be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteering Medal?
With this taking place on a daily basis should this type of volunteering be recognizable? Should soldiers that help others or volunteer for a site or forum be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteering Medal?
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Edited 9 y ago
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Yes. If, you are giving time it shouldn't matter. Besides, with Skye, video chat, other social media you do get see the person if a face is needed.
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The issue may be the community in which you are servicing.
To qualify for award of the MOVSM a Servicemember’s volunteer service must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be to the civilian community, to include the military Family community.
(2) Be significant in nature and produce tangible results.
(3) Reflect favorably on the Army and DOD.
(4) Be of a sustained and direct nature.
The MOVSM is intended to recognize exceptional community support over time and not a single act or achievement. Further, it is intended to honor direct support of community activities. For the purpose of this award, attending membership meetings or social events of a community service group is not considered qualifying service, while manning a community crisis action telephone line is considered qualifying service.
To qualify for award of the MOVSM a Servicemember’s volunteer service must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be to the civilian community, to include the military Family community.
(2) Be significant in nature and produce tangible results.
(3) Reflect favorably on the Army and DOD.
(4) Be of a sustained and direct nature.
The MOVSM is intended to recognize exceptional community support over time and not a single act or achievement. Further, it is intended to honor direct support of community activities. For the purpose of this award, attending membership meetings or social events of a community service group is not considered qualifying service, while manning a community crisis action telephone line is considered qualifying service.
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