Vet Corps

Vet Corps

Serving as Peer Mentors, Vet Corps members will serve student veterans on campus and communities in one of 3 geographical regions. Vet Corps members will be successful if they are familiar with services available to veterans in their region. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will tap the knowledge, skills, and abilities of veterans and their families by engaging them in AmeriCorps national service positions which will engage them to make a positive difference in their community, and improve the quality of life as a civilian for their fellow veterans in all stages of transition, ensuring increased access to state, federal, and local services.

Member Duties : The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will tap the knowledge, skills, and abilities of veterans and their families by engaging them in AmeriCorps national service positions which will engage them to make a positive difference in their community, and improve the quality of life as a civilian for their fellow veterans in all stages of transition, ensuring increased access to state, federal, and local services. Vet Corps members will be successful if they are familiar with services available to veterans in their region.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Veterans .

Skills :
Communications , Education , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , General Skills , Social Services , Counseling , Veterans , Team Work , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Fine Arts/Crafts .