Posted on Jun 8, 2015
What types of organizations can a veteran join to help their communities?
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Last night I read the article below that left me sad at first and then wanting to do something. I feel as a veteran there must be something I can do. But, I just don't know of any existing organizations in the South Florida area.
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/kalief-browder-1993-2015
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/kalief-browder-1993-2015
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CERT Community Emergency Response Team. Many towns and cities have them. Open to anyone, its a great way to get involved and utilize your military skills as related to leadership, organization, disaster preparedness, first aid and anything else you can think of.
https://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
https://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
Community Emergency Response Teams | FEMA.gov
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when...
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There are a bunch I'm sure, you just need to figure out what type of organization you want to volunteer with. Sure the VFW and the Legion are great if you want to work along side other Veterans but there are other non-military related organizations that you can look into. Programs like Big Brother/Big Sister, the Goodwill, United Way, soup kitchens, and so many more are looking for willing and able to hands to help as well. The first step is to figure out what you feel you are being called to do to continue giving yourself a task and purpose.
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There are many. It is basically what you want to volunteer for. Check with American Legion and VFW, they may be able to help you. Also google is a great place to look.
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