The Army Volunteer Corps Program enhances effective recruitment, training, recognition, logistical support for, and use of, volunteers. The Fort Knox Army Volunteer Corps Manager (AVCM) serves as the single point of contact for volunteerism on the installation. The AVCM serves as the command's consultant on volunteer issues; provides training to other volunteer managers and volunteers; develops and maintains a volunteer vacancy job bank; recruits, interviews, and refers volunteers to organizations; assists volunteer managers in developing job descriptions; serves as an advocate for volunteer issues; chairs the Installation Volunteer Information Exchange Meeting (IVIE); provides recognition or advise others in this area; and manages the installation's monthly and annual volunteer recognition ceremonies, as well as activities for National Volunteer Week and Make a Difference Day.
The AVC office is located at ACS, Building 5101, 12th Armored Division Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121
The AVCM assists individuals in learning about volunteer opportunities on the installation and may be able to direct them to volunteer centers in the civilian community. Volunteer opportunities are found in a wide variety of programs that provide services to soldiers and their family members such as Army Community Service, hospitals, chapels, Child and Youth Services, recreation, libraries, etc. There are volunteer opportunities with numerous private organizations such as Spouses' Clubs, Red Cross, or Scouts. Many units also perform service in the civilian and military community. Army Volunteer Corps Manager (AVCM):
Serves as the commander's consultant on volunteer issues
• Chairs the Army Volunteer Corps Program Volunteer Information Exchange Committee
• Coordinates program highlights during National Volunteer Week
• Trains installation volunteer managers
• Develops a volunteer job bank
• Recruits, interviews, and refers volunteers to organizations
• Provides information/training on the volunteer registration process and hour tracking
• Advises volunteer managers on volunteer management issues and concerns
Volunteering benefits soldiers, civilians, retirees, spouses, and youth to:
• Gain a sense of satisfaction/achievement by meeting challenges
• Learn about the Army and the community
• Acquire new skills and/or expand old ones
• Obtain work experience
• Build new friendships
• Become a cohesive part of the community
AVCP SOP | MOI Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Ceremony
| Community Volunteer Organizations |
| Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers |
Army Community Service |
Army Volunteer Corps Program |
Relocation Program |
Army Family Team Building |
| Army Family Action Plan |
Family Advocacy Program |
Victim Advocacy Program |
Soldier & Family Assistance Program |
Child, Youth and School Services |
| Devers Youth Center |
Youth Sports |
Family Readiness Groups |
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club |
American Red Cross |
| Helping Hands |
Patton Museum of Calvary & Armor |
Chapel Activities |
Religious Education Program |
Fort Knox Community Schools |
| Boy Scouts of America |
Girl Scouts of America |
Fort Knox Thrift Store |
Fort Knox Spouses and Commuity Club |
Enlisted Spouse Club |
For more information about volunteering, please visit www.militaryonesource.com or call the Army Volunteer Coordinator at (502) 624-6779. TTY: (502) 624-8419.