Key Volunteer Network
The Key Volunteer Network is an offical Marine Corps Family Readiness program. As a Commander's communication tool, the Key Volunteer Network supports the unit by keeping families of Marines better informed about the mission and tasks of that unit. Commanders utilize the Key Volunteer Network to relay official command information and to support families through resource referrals. The goal of the Key Volunteer Network is to help families acheive and maintain family readiness. When Marines feel their families are supported, yet self-sufficient, they are better able to perform efficiently, effectively and safely. Marine Corps Family Team Building offers standardized Key Volunteer Training at the local installation level and on-line at https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/portal/ . Key Volunteer training is open to all Marine spouses. Training is required for appointment by the unit Commander. For more information about training opportunities and command appointment talk to the unit Family Readiness Officer or Key Volunteer Coordinator. The Key Volunteer Network for the Reserve community faces unique challenges. The families of a Reserve unit are often geographically dispersed with varying access to military resources. The task of providing adequate communication and information and referral may require more volunteers than a unit whose families reside in one geographic area such as a Marine Corps installation. Because of this challenge, Reserve unit commanding officers may appoint a parent of a unit Marine to serve as a Key Volunteer or Key Volunteer Coordinator. These parents often have insight into local resources and assistance available to unit families. For information on MARFORRES Key Volunteer Network http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/hq/mccs/ The Key Volunteer Network supports unit families by:
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How can I become a trained Key Volunteer?
Reserve Key Volunteer Networks