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Phone: (910) 432-1008
Location: 4th Floor, Soldier Support Center, Normandy Drive
Hours: 8am-5pm
Register to be a Youth Volunteer
Applications are available at the Soldier Support Center, 4th Floor, Room 429. Or attend the Volunteer Orientation at the Tolson Youth Activities Center every first Tuesday from 5-6 PM (Please RSVP by calling 910-432-1008)
Why Volunteer?
There are many different reasons for you to start volunteering.
- Get the satisfaction of helping others
- Learn about an activity or organization that interests you.
- Beat boredom
- Make friends
- Take advantage of service opportunities
- Embark on youth leadership.
- Build skills
- Discover new challenges
- Improve your community
- Learn about different careers
What is expected of a Volunteer?
- To adhere to the same rules, regulations and standards as paid staff.
- To be prompt and reliable in reporting for duty.
- To work a determined number of hours according to a mutually agreed upon schedule.
- To complete time sheets in order to keep and accurate record of hours served.
- To attend orientation and training sessions as provided.
- To treat the public and fellow workers honestly and politely at all times.
- To consult with the site supervisor before assuming any new responsibilities.
- To protect confidential information and exercise good judgment.
Application Process
Why Register?
Registering is an installation requirement. In an effort to ensure our organizations, unites, volunteers are protected by federal statutes, and to effectively tract volunteer contributions to overall installation operations, organizations must comply with installation policy on volunteer registration and documentation of hours served.
Youth Volunteer Initiative
1997 President Clinton called on America to volunteer for two years over a lifetime. Through Americas Promise communities across the nation have committed to support volunteer activities and to develop opportunities for youth to participate as volunteer.
Promise passport promotes individual and group volunteer participation through established programs and installation and community organizations.
Promise Passport Goals
To facilitate opportunities for military youth to participate in volunteer activities.
To encourage installation partnerships which aid the development of the initiative;
To recognize the contributions of young people and adults.
To document volunteer hours and activities.
American Promise Mission
To mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation’s youth by fulfilling five promises:
- Caring Adults
- Safe Place
- Healthy start
- Marketable Skills
- Opportunities to Serve
Volunteer Benefits, Awards and Recognition
- Awards and Recognition- many include promotional items, gift certificates, scholarships, etc.
- Youth Services Volunteer Recognition Awards.
- Ft Bragg Volunteer Recognition Week- MWR and other discounts/gifts.
- America’s Promise: Certificates (50 hours or more)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Leadership Awards- competition for Tolson Youth Activities Center (YOY) Youth of the Year, Regional and National BGCA YOY competition for medallions, certificates, and scholarships.
- 4-H Youth Leadership Awards- certificates and scholarships
Post-Secondary Scholarships, Grants and Employment
Volunteer Services hours are recognized by colleges and technical training institutions of higher education providing post-secondary scholarships, grants and work-study employment.
Paid Employment Opportunities
Most employers recognize volunteer hours as job experience, which aids the volunteer when searching for paid positions.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Tolson Youth Activities Center - POC: Annette Bennett (396-5437) (10-18 years old)
Computer Lab - POC: Ronnie Porter (396-5437)
Swimming Pool - POC: Charles Cofield (396-5437) must be certified.
- Youth Sports - POC: Sports Staff (396-9123/9017) (12-18 years old)
- Riding Stables - POC: Theresa/Mike (396-4510) (14-18 years old)
- Child Development Centers (must be 12-18 years old and attend a special training)
- Fernandez - Gloria Tolbert 396-4733
- Cook - Linda Baker 396-2989
- Prager - Priscilla Lord 396-1136
- Rodriguez - Irish Cherry 396-5429
- School Age Services (14-18 years old)
- WWK - George Hughes 396-2011
- Rodriguez - Angela Richey 396-6979
- Fort Bragg YMCA (12-18 years old) - Peggy Michael 436-0500/960-8629 (Summer Kids Olympics and Golf Tournaments)
- Ice Skating Rink (16-18 years old) - Dennis Quigley 396-5127
- Lending Closet/Airborne Attic (13-18 years old) - Pat Long 396-8683
- Thrift Shop (15-18 years old) - Tara Seaman 907-4053
- Fencing (12-18 years old) - Gerhard Guevarra 432-1023, Tuesdays 1730-1900
- Tolson Youth Center Facility and Program Tour (396-5437)
How You Can Make a Difference?
Make a promise to volunteer at least 50 hours of community service for your school, church or community each year.
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School Support Services
Soldier Support Center
Corner of Normandy and Reilly
4th Floor, Room 420
910-432-1008
866-567-5899 (Toll Free)
e-mail:
braggschoolliaison
@conus.army.mil
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