There are a number of volunteer opportunities in support of the Code of Support campaign. These involve all aspects of the campaign and a variety of roles depending on the particular interests and experience of the volunteers. Some of these are briefly described below:
Volunteer Opportunities
Pacific-to-Potomac Relay Opportunities
- Local Event Organizers are needed to work with the foundation to plan and organize events both along the relay route and literally anywhere in the U.S.! The primary objectives of these events are to create local area awareness about the needs of our troops and their families and provide an opportunity for individuals to sign and dedicate their Code of Support pledge (on-line or on paper) and become members of the Corps of Support. The foundation will provide kits of materials for Pledge Tables, including a pledge table banner, pledge brochures, and posters to promote your event locally. NOTE: Local Event Coordinators are also needed in any and all cities/towns across the nation (not just those along the relay route) to organize events that synchronize with the “wave” as it progresses. (See the Patriots & Heroes P2P Relay page.) NOTE: Pledge events will continue after the relay and may be held anytime through the campaign wrap-up on Memorial Day 2012.
- Code of Support Pledge Tables Interested volunteers please click on this link to download an information sheet that explains the purpose and function of a Pledge Table.
Bloggers
- There are a host of existing blogs that discuss subjects relevant to the COS campaign. We seek a Blog Coordinator who can catalog the best blogs in related areas, ensure that those blogs become familiar with the COS campaign, and, where possible, enlist their cooperation in getting the word out to their readers about our campaign. We ar also interested in using RSS feeds from the best of these blogs to provide a blog on the COS web site that incorporates the “best of the best” content (with full attribution to the sources). A catalog of the existing landscape will help determine the potential for a new blog with original material if there is a niche to be filled.
App Developers
- For both the overall campaign and the COS Patriots & Heroes Relay in particular, we have identified requirements for apps for mobile devices and laptops that will track the progress of the Relay, facilitate signing up new pledges for the Code of Support, and facilitate collecting donations (to be matched) for the participating organizations that provide direct support to the troops, veterans and their families.
Other Roles?
- We’re open to other ideas. Tell us what you would like to do.
For additional information or to volunteer, contact us at: volunteers@codeofsupport.org.