Engaging Active Duty Service Members in Volunteerism

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Engaging Active Duty Service Members in
Volunteerism

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59TH Ordnance Brigade Community Engagements
CO BN BDE
CoO
Civic Leaders and Organizations (Elks, Lions,
Kiwanis, etc.)
Community service project execution
Guest speaker engagements, coordination and
execution of community service projects
Guest speaker engagements, planning of community
service projects at regional /county level
Guest speaker engagements
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
Academic Institutions (John Tyler Community
College, High Schools)
Class exchanges, JROTC assistance
Planning and execution of technical training
exchanges and JROTC assistance
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
Government leaders (District Supervisors)
Guest speaking engagements with the Board of
Supervisors as a whole identification of
mutually beneficial Community service initiatives
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
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
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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
Veterans Center Colonial Heights Food Bank 5
Forks Trail System VA War Memorial Peoples
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
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Civic Leaders Organizations Veterans Organizations Academic Institutions Government Leaders Industry
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B Co has an established great relationship with
the Beulah Elementary Schools principal and the
schools 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, NCOs, 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. .
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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 doesnt do it first.
SOLDIERS VERSUS THE DECK?
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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!
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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

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