The training generally runs for one and a half days over a weekend. Over 17,485 people have received this training since its full implementation seven years ago. Anyone that is interested and have made a commitment to volunteering in the Family Readiness Program for the Army Reserve can attend training . Volunteer opportunities are available at all levels of command in the Family Support Program and Army Family Team Building. Volunteers can be spouses or other family members of soldiers, retirees, soldiers, or Department of Army Civilians.
Volunteers can be friends or just concerned community members.
Volunteers can also be retirees, soldiers, or Department of Army Civilians. The Army Reserve believes it is important for volunteers to receive training, as well as the paid staff. Commanders, First Sergeants, Unit Administrators, Family Readiness Liaisons, Command Sergeants Major, and Chaplains are some of the key paid personnel that also need to attend this training. The goal is to create a family friendly environment in the units. Families who are comfortable in coming to the unit and interacting with other soldiers and family members are more likely to ask for or give help when needed.