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Volunteering supports the community and offers personal and professional benefits. Many volunteers choose to serve in order to:

  • Gain work experience
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  • Build confidence
  • Explore career interests
  • Meet people and build networks

Volunteer experience can be included on resumes and job applications.

 

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Volunteers may be recognized throughout the year for their service. Recognition may include certificates, pins, and installation-level or Army-wide awards.

Tracking your hours in VMIS helps ensure your service is counted and eligible for recognition.

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Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

New View, New Community

Nov 3 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR) Academy

Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR) Academy

Nov 4 9 am - 4:30 pm
Transition Brief

Transition Brief

For Soldiers who are in the transition process (Chapter, ETS, IDES/MEB, Retirement). Learn about resources and benefits to help you transition as best as possible, to include clearing on post. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

Nov 4 10 am - 11 am
Navigating the USCIS Website

Navigating the USCIS Website

Nov 4 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Resume Essentials

Resume Essentials

Nov 4 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)
Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan

"Helping You Take Care of Your Family"

Nov 5 12 pm - 12:30 pm
CMT Vesting in TSP

CMT Vesting in TSP

A beginner friendly class that breaks down how the TSP works, investment options available, and how to maximize your retirement savings.

Nov 5 1 pm - 2 pm
Play Group

Play Group

Nov 6 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Play Group

Play Group

Nov 6 9:30 am - 11:30 am

WIC Walk-in's

"Empowering Families with Food, Nutrition, Education, and More"

Nov 9 1 pm - 3:30 pm
WIC Walk-in's

WIC Walk-in's

"Empowering Families with Food, Nutrition, Education, and More"

Nov 9 1 pm - 3:30 pm
WIC Walk-in's
Discovering Your Personality

Discovering Your Personality

Have you ever wondered why you connect instantly with some people, while others seem to speak a completely different language? In this interactive workshop, you will dive deep into what makes you tick. By exploring the core temperaments that drive human behavior, you will gain invaluable self-awareness, discover your innate strengths, and learn how to navigate your personal and professional relationships with ease and empathy.

Nov 10 9 am - 12 pm
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Nov 10 9 am - 11:30 am
Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

New View, New Community

Nov 10 10 am - 10:30 am
Nurturing Families Through Play

Nurturing Families Through Play

This 10-week class teaches parents of children ages 3 to 10 how to use child play therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child relationships. Registration is required.

Nov 10 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spouse Meet-Up (Virtual)

Spouse Meet-Up (Virtual)

Nov 10 10:30 am - 11 am
Child Support Consultations

Child Support Consultations

"Helping Parents and Caretakers Provide for Their Families"

Nov 10 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Interview Skills & Techniques

Interview Skills & Techniques

Monthly re-occurring class. Join this interactive workshop to learn what common interview mistakes to avoid and discuss frequently asked questions. Cover tips and trends and learn how to effectively interview for the job. Mock interviews can be scheduled separately by appointment.

Nov 10 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Heartbeat

Heartbeat

Nov 10 6:15 pm - 8 pm
Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)

Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)

This 12-week class teaches parents how to be nurturing to their children as well as themselves. Topics include communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 11 9:30 am - 11:45 am
Credit 101 - Your Score Your Report

Credit 101 - Your Score Your Report

Stay on top of your credit. Help prevent fraud or identity theft by understanding your credit score and managing your credit report.

Nov 11 10 am - 11 am