Army Volunteer Corps
The Fort Benning Army Volunteer Corp supports the Army's mission by continuously seeking innovative ideas and processes to improve the quality of life at Fort Benning through the use of volunteer agencies. We promote quality volunteer work experiences and environments that recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions volunteers make to the Fort Benning community.
Administrative, medical, mentoring, instructing, and coaching are a few of the opportunities that are available. Many agencies have flexible requirements. You can volunteer for a day, an evening, a one time event or for ongoing activities for as long as you desire.
Why Volunteer?
- For the volunteer: Build your resume, contribute to the community, meet new people, share expertise, gain new skills and work experience, be challenged
- For the community: Develop new programs, sustain programs, enrich the quality of life for Soldiers, Family Members and Civilians, price and ownership
- Recognition: Volunteer of the month, volunteer of the quarter, volunteer of excellence awards, presidential service awards, national and agency awards
Getting Started
To obtain a volunteer position on Fort Benning, you will need to fill out a volunteer registration packet which will include a Volunteer Service Record (DA Form 4162), Volunteer Agreement (DD Form 2793), and if you are under 18, the Parental Permission Form (DA Form 5671). Additionally, you are now able to register online at MyArmyLifeToo. To download an instructional brochure on the Volunteer Management Information System please click here.
Each agency has its own orientation and training available. Training may include, first aid, office administration, tax preparation, train the trainer, coaching skills, etc. Volunteers may attend the volunteer manager/supervisor training as well.
The Volunteer Corps Coordinator can help you to find an opportunity that matches your interests or talents and assist you with the application process.
AVC Class Descriptions
- VMIS 101 - Volunteer Management Information System Basic Training
This class will go over usage of VMIS to include registration, uploading available volunteer positions in your organization, and input of monthly volunteer hours. - VOL 102 - Recruitment and Recognition
This class will focus on volunteer recruitment, recognition ideas, and volunteer awards/incentives available for both Soldiers and civilians. - VOL 103 - Team Building for Volunteers
This class will address team building strategies, as well as ways to deal with difficult behaviors. - VOL 104 - Writing Award Winning Nominations
This class will address writing effecitve nominations for volunteer awards and the criteria for Fort Benning, U.S. Army and other civilian awards. - VOL 105 - Generations of Volunteers
This class will address the importance of generational differences among volunteers and how to effectively recognize and address those differences.
AVC Documents and Forms
- AVC Brochure
- AVC Directory of Classes and Award Information (Sep '09 - Jan '10)
- Fort Benning Volunteer Award Nomination
- Fort Benning Volunteer Service Application
- Volunteer Management Information System Instructional Brochure
- DA Form 4162 (Volunteer Service Record)
- DD Form 2793 (Volunteer Agreement)
- DA Form 5671 (Parental Permission Form)
- DA Form 4713 (Volunteer Daily Time Record)
Hours & Contact Information
| Address | Building 2624, Dixie Road - Soldier's Plaza (view on map) |
| Phone | (706) 545-3016 |
| Hours | Monday thru Friday: 8am - 4:30pm |
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