Volunteerism

• Ombusman:  As the Ombudsman, I am responsible for maintaining an open line of communication between our Naval Command and the families that are here.  These families might have questions or concerns and in that caaaaaaaaaasfghase, I will bring those concerns to our Command team, using proper protocol or refer them to appropriate services.  For instance, I might help a spouse of a deployed member find hourly childcare to ease the strain of deployment.  I might be needed to refer families to services that would be helpful when they transition to a new base, like Tricare (healthcare) or ITT (Information Travel and Tours).
• Chapter Director, Blue Star Families:  As Chapter Director my duties include:
• Communicate with military and civilian communities to recruit volunteers and grow membership
• Manage and mentor local volunteer team
• Maintain all local volunteer information, BSF policy agreements and profiles
• Work with Program Manager(s) to identify events that will benefit BSF members and local chapter
• Oversee all local Blue Star Families events and event planning
• Request events through National team, complete proper Event Request forms and expense reports
• Attend community events within 30 mile radius
• Reach out to the community through public speaking at various events to raise awareness of BSF and its’ mission.
• Work with local military and community leaders to build partnerships 
• Solicit, sort and distribute Operation Appreciation letters which may include maintaining a local 
• P.O. Box, sorting and distributing letters and organizing sorting parties
• Advertise volunteer and membership opportunities through social media resources.