Army Volunteer Corps Building 16005 Corner of T.J. Mills Boulevard & Old Ironsides Ave 287-VOLS (8657) or 286-5913 E-MAIL

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As a volunteer one of life's greatest rules..."You cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own!"

Volunteer Placement

The Lane Volunteer Center is home to the Army Volunteer Corps, which is the center of volunteer recruitment, referral, recognition, and advocacy efforts for Fort Hood. Volunteers are placed in a wide variety of positions throughout the on and off-post communities. Through volunteer service, individuals can learn or enhance skills, get to know the community and meet new people, build their resumes, and more. Individuals wishing to benefit from volunteer service may register their resumes and more. Organizations wishing to benefit from volunteer service may register their volunteer job descriptions with the Volunteer Center, whose staff will work to fill the positions with the right volunteers.

VOLUNTEER TODAY

Explore a new career, develop skills, network with other professionals and create opportunities for yourself. An opportunity awaits you!

Why Volunteer?
Meet new people
Acquire or maintain skills
Develop and grow personally
Gain a sense of achievement
Obtain training and knowledge
Satisfaction 

Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS)

The Volunteer Management Information System was developed to give the Army a real-time snapshot of volunteer activities at any given time, at any given installation. VMIS provides all of the tools needed to track AVC volunteer hours, manage and track volunteers, post open positions, print reports, and much more. All volunteer hours will be tracked through the VMIS System. You may visit www.myarmyonesource.com for additional information on this new system. For further information, please call the Army Volunteer Corps office at 286-5913 or 287-8657.

Volunteer Management Information System Classes

An introduction to using the VMIS system. Search and sign up for volunteer positions, track your hours, awards, training, and more!! Classes and desk side training available for Organizational Points of Contact too! Call 287-8657 for more information.

Volunteer Registration

Every volunteer (to include youth volunteers) on Ft. Hood is required to be registered on www.myarmyonesource.com as a volunteer. In addition, a Volunteer must also complete the DD2793 (below) and return to the Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) office located in the Lane Volunteer Center (Bldg. 16005).

Funded Childcare for Registered Volunteers

Some Volunteer Organizations include:

Army Volunteer Corps Advisory Council (AVCAC)

Representatives from units and organizations benefiting from volunteer service meet monthly to share volunteer and community news and network to support the installation and surrounding communities. This vital and informative meeting is held on the first Friday of each month, unless that Friday falls on a holiday or training holiday, then it would be on the 2^nd Friday of the month.  All council meetings are held at the Lane Volunteer Center at 0930. For an invitation please call the Army Volunteer Corps office at 287-8657 or 286-5913.

Volunteer Management Training

This annual event is an opportunity for the installation and local communities to participate in a "national day of doing good." The 4th Saturday of October, units, organizations, and individuals set out to do something positive for the community, such as conduct food drives, repair homeless shelters, visit veterans and the elderly, etc.  For more information on how you can get involved in Make a Difference Day, please call 286-5913 or 287-(VOLS) 8657.

Volunteer Recognition