HELP US HELP OUR VETERANS
VRC is currently expanding our community of volunteers
required to meet the many needs of our returning veterans. We are also establishing partnerships with corporations, government
agencies, churches and civic organizations in Central Pennsylvania.
INITIAL RESPONDER
– When veterans first contact Veterans Resource Central, we arrange a meeting with a veteran who has already integrated
back in to the community. Their role is to establish the initial relationship with the veteran and VRC. The objective of this is to
determine how VRC can best help. Once this is known, VRC can arrange for a mentor or another support contact to meet with
the veteran.
MENTORS – A good mentor is the key
component of VRC's effort to help veterans begin good careers. VRC has a steadily growing list of people with experience
in a great variety of fields who work with veterans seeking help in beginning new careers and finding better jobs. After listening
carefully to the thoughts and desires of the veteran, acareer counselor/mentor works to develop an individualized plan with
recommendations to accomplish their goals.
VOLUNTEERS – In order
to provide the services of Veterans Resource Central, we need volunteers of many kinds. There is a need for fundraising, coordinating
veterans and mentor meetings, writing materials for veterans and volunteers, website management and many other roles.
BUSINESS START-UP GUIDANCE - In collaboration with Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), the Veterans Entrepreneurial
Tutoring and Training (VETT) program helps veterans explore the steps to starting and running a business, and provides sources of training.
PARTNERSHIPS – We are constantly expanding our knowledge of and linking to the many organizations offering
services to veterans. Many are aimed at helping those with specific needs. VRC will help guide veterans to these resources
as the needs
are identified in our discussions with returning vets.
SPONSORS – Not everything
can be done by volunteers, so it’s important that VRC has ongoing sources of financial support. VRC is offering the
opportunity to sponsor our website. In return for a small monthly contribution VRC will provide opportunities for the sponsor to be recognized
on the website and on the sponsor’s website and materials.
CONTRIBUTORS
– There is an ongoing need for funding to develop and maintain the tools needed for VRC to support the veterans who
have served our country.
Family Day 2008 had the best turnout ever! This annual event,
sponsored by Veterans Resource Central, honors the families who stay behind while their loved ones serve around the world.
