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Volunteers support a wide range of programs across the installation and local community.

Opportunities may be available in areas such as:

  • Community and family support programs
  • Youth and teen programs
  • Libraries, museums, and special events
  • Recreation and outdoor activities
  • Administrative and office support

Some opportunities are located on post, while others may be with approved community organizations off post.

 

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Find the Right Fit

Volunteer roles vary in time commitment. Some are short-term or event-based, while others are ongoing. You can choose opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability.

Even a few hours of volunteering can make a difference.

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Local Volunteer Opportunity Calendars

Event-Driven Volunteer Opportunities

On-Going Volunteer Opportunities


Organizations Typically Seeking Volunteers:


American Red Cross (ARC): The American Red Cross strives to improve the quality of human life through services offered at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC), Tingay and Snyder Dental Clinics, and the Veterinary Clinic.


Army Community Services (ACS): ACS serves as the primary resource for the development, coordination, maintenance and management of the installation's Service Member and Family support programs. Volunteers are active in core ACS programs such as:

  • Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
  • Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
  • Army Volunteer Corps (AVC)
  • Deployment Program
  • Employment Readiness Program (ERP)
  • Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
  • Financial Readiness
  • Information and Referral
  • Outreach
  • Relocation
  • Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
  • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Better Opportunities for Single Service Members (BOSS): BOSS members look for ways to improve the quality of life for single Service Members, single parent Service Members and geographic bachelors/bachelorettes.


Chaplain: The volunteer opportunities to support all religious programs, events and activities on the installation include:

  • Collective Worship Service
  • Family Life Ministry
  • Marriage/Family Retreat Support
  • Pastoral Care/Counseling
  • Religious Education
  • Rites, Sacraments, and Ordinances

Child & Youth Services (CYS): CYS provides quality child development and enrichment opportunities for all military children. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Child Development Centers
  • Marriage/Family Retreat Support
  • Parent and Outreach Service
  • School-Age Center (SAC)
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Youth Services

Other programs, units and organizations on Fort Gordon enhanced by volunteer involvement include:

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