Email affords these individuals a rapid low cost form of communication, but frequently telephonic communication proves to be quicker and more expedient. VAC members are volunteers. As a volunteer they are encouraged to attend training workshops such as the Family Readiness workshop that will be held in July. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend classes to increase their knowledge base and skills and network with Family Readiness Directors and Liaisons. Other training opportunities that are available to volunteers include the U.S. Army Reserve Regional Family Program Activities that are held at various locations across the country.
Volunteers have busy lifestyles church, family, school, work and hobbies.
Attendance at these workshops is dependent upon funds being available from the Wing Commander and the availability of time that volunteer has to donate. Members of the VAC are spokespersons for both the VAC and the Family Readiness. They speak with reservists, family members and commanders to identify issues that affect their lives and educate them on the purpose of the VAC and Family Readiness. As with any other organization we are constantly looking to the future. As I stated in my last article The goal of the VAC is to further the mission of the AFRC Family Readiness programm which is to enhance readiness and retention within the reserve community.