It also provides the deployed service member with the assurance that in the event of a deployment or crisis that family needs and concerns will have the attention of professionally trained Key Volunteers. A Key Volunteer is the spouse of a member of the unit and is appointed by the Commanding Officer. To become a Key Volunteer, contact the Key Volunteer Coordinator or the Family Readiness Officer at your spouse's unit. If you are unsure of whom to call, contact the Key Volunteer Trainer at 451-7550. Key Volunteer Training Key Volunteer Training is conducted monthly.
Sessions rotate between days and evenings to accommodate working spouses.
Coordinator training is conducted bi-monthly, also on a rotating schedule. To register for training call 451-0176. Beginning in 2000 Key Volunteer Training is a prerequisite to attending Coordinator training. Additionally, Key Volunteer training classes must be taken in sequential order.