Volunteers are unpaid members of ACS, providing assistance to personnel who have direct responsibility for operations of the ACS Program. Many volunteers have found their experience and training to be a key in obtaining rewarding paid employment later. Volunteer time is flexible. Child care is provided free of charge at the Child Development Center for children of volunteers. An exceptional or special needs family member is defined as an adult or child with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disability that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling.
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Enrollment into the EFMP, per AR 608-75, ensures the needs of the family member are taken into consideration prior to the sponsor's reassignment. Active duty personnel with family members with special needs should contact the ACS EFMP Manager for more information. Family members are encouraged to visit or call and learn about the wide range of assistance offered. VA The program is run with volunteers, both civilian and active duty military, giving of their time to work with children in the schools on various topics of interest. Educational programs are offered both as a part of regular military unit training and for community groups.