When calculating volunteer hours for the MOVSM, do you include travel time?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:12:08 -0500

Hello everyone,

If possible I was wondering if I could get some clarification as I didn’t see anything pertaining to this on the memo and word of mouth to people is conflicted.

When calculating volunteer hours for the MOVSM do you include travel time. Some events that I have done have been well over an hour to attend and it would be nice to include those hours.

I’ve heard some people say no just count the time at the event which is what I’ve been currently doing and I’ve had people count all the time that they spend that day.

Thank you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2024 10:44 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:44:16 -0500

Why not Identify as "Travel Time" and let them decide... keeps you out of hot water... SPC Private RallyPoint Member .

Response by MAJ Dillard Holder made Jan 25 at 2024 6:34 AM

MAJ Dillard Holder — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:34:30 -0500

I get why people might consider travel time, but personally, I've stuck to just the event hours.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2024 9:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:52:46 -0500

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Although sustained community service is not defined by a specific time period or number of volunteer hours (e.g., 36 months encompassing 500 hours of direct volunteer service), approval authorities will ensure the service to be honored merits the special recognition afforded by this medal.
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It's what one makes of it, and what the authorizing commander makes a threshold for.

Response by Kane Charles made Mar 19 at 2024 4:43 AM

Kane Charles — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:43:10 -0400

You should probably only count the event time you did, not including travel time. This can help ensure fairness and consistency in calculating volunteer hours. Time Calculator https://time-calculator.io/ can help you to calculate quickly and accurately.

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