What are some favorite volunteer and community service organizations to get involved with?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:30:11 -0500

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 27 at 2018 9:34 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:34:20 -0500

I am a Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces volunteer. Another good choice is the USO

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2018 9:44 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:44:41 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Being a tutor/mentor to third or fourth graders will help these kids get that may be struggling in school. Being a blood donor is also something that helps others.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 27 at 2018 9:57 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:57:14 -0500

It's hard to say. Many national organizations have local chapters/posts that do great work and many that don't. You have to get involved carefully to make sure what you're getting into. I joined both the American Legion and the VFW, and tried two different posts of each. Ended up in one VFW post and quit the American Legion all together. Still, I wouldn't discount the AL, just those two posts that I tried. Long before that, I worked as with youth at risk as a volunteer with the county Probation Department. Some of the most rewarding work I ever did.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 27 at 2018 10:28 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:28:09 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member: AIDS, Breast Cancer, Alzheimer's to name a few. GOD bless you for wanting to volunteer.

Response by PO2 Kevin Parker made Dec 27 at 2018 10:55 PM

PO2 Kevin Parker — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:55:58 -0500

I am with the CVMA (Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association) we are Vets helping Vets. The VFW and American Legion do a lot around here for Veterans and the towns. Not all VFW& American Legions are that way though. At least the places I've lived. If you like animals, your local shelters are always needing help.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Dec 27 at 2018 11:53 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 23:53:28 -0500

Look into the Young Marines program. You work with children ages 8-18. It is a great time teaching and working with the kids. You can search to see if there is one in your area. If not, do what I did, start a unit.

http://www.youngmarines.com

www.youngmarines.com

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2018 9:24 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:24:43 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Myself? I'm a very active member of my local Knights of Columbus Council & Assembly. I also run the flag line/walk of honor for our local Honor Flight.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 28 at 2018 3:02 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:02:39 -0500

Has anyone done peer support at the VA?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2018 8:47 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:47:00 -0500

Try your local volunteer fire department or rescue squad.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Dec 28 at 2018 10:49 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 22:49:03 -0500

My current list:
Boy Scouts of America
Toastmasters (Area Director)
United Way of Anchorage Emerging leaders
Alaska World Affairs Council
Leadership Anchorage