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What is your role in the
Key Volunteer Network?
The Commanding Officer (CO) oversees the Key Volunteer Network (KVN)
and appoints a Family Readiness Officer (FRO), the Family Readiness
SNCO, and all Key Volunteers for a specific period of time.
The Family Readiness Officer for 3/3 is Newt
Sanson. He serves as a staff officer on the battalion’s Family
Readiness Team, and is the link between the Key Volunteer Network
and the Commanding Officer.
The Key Volunteer Coordinator is the spouse of an active duty
member of the unit who coordinates the work of the Key Volunteer
Network and serves as the Key Volunteer's link with the FRO and the
CO.
The Key Volunteers are spouses of members of the unit who serve
as the direct contact link with the families to which they are
assigned.
Family Readiness is the responsibility of each Marine; active
involvement in the Key Volunteer Network ensures that families are
equipped with the information and resources necessary to make good
decisions. It is also a valuable tool which should be used to assist
in handling unexpected situations.
Get involved in your KVN today!
What does the Key Volunteer Network
do?
Typical duties of the Key Volunteer Network include: welcoming
incoming families, accurately passing specific information from the
CO to families, maintaining current rosters, providing accurate
information and referrals when needed, and offering moral support
during difficult times.
The Key Volunteer Network may sponsor unit activities, publish a
newsletter and help with other unit activities as directed by the
CO.
Each Family Service Center provides standardized Key Volunteer
Training. The interesting and educational training is open to all
spouses of active duty Marines and those serving with Marines,
whether or not they wish to serve in the Key Volunteer Network.
Certificates are presented to all who complete the training.
Attending the training is a good way to meet other spouses who share
the Marine Corps bond.
Key Volunteer Training is required for those serving in the
Network.
You are invited to attend Key Volunteer Training. Call the Key
Volunteer Center at 257-2410 for classes, locations and times.
What are the qualities of an
effective Key Volunteer?
A Key Volunteer must
be:
SUPPORTIVE OF THE USMC AND THE CORE VALUES OF THE CORPS:
COURAGE, HONOR, & COMMITMENT
A Key Volunteer should also be:
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CARING
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COMPASSIONATE
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MATURE
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A GOOD LISTENER
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WILLING TO ADHERE TO STRICT RULES OF CONFIDENTIALITY
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A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
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PATIENT
Basic Key Volunteer Training covers:
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the organization of the Marine Corps
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the Key Volunteer Network structure
·
roles and responsibilities of Key Volunteers
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communication skills
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organizational skills
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resources available through the Marine Corps and local
community
Look for Key Volunteer
Enrichment Classes from the
Family Service Center
How can I find out more and get
involved?
You are invited and encouraged to
contact your Key Volunteer directly. If you do not know who your
Key Volunteer is you may use
the Key
Volunteer Contact Form to send a message to the Key
volunteer.
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