REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN ESGR VOLUNTEER:

•  Volunteers must be 18 years or older. 
• Neither Service members serving in an active-duty status nor military technicians may serve as ESGR volunteers.
• Volunteers must complete a DD Form 2793, “Volunteer Agreement for Appropriated Fund Activities or Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities”
• Volunteers must complete a Financial Management Services (FMS) 2231, “Fast Start Direct Deposit Authorization Form”, to receive reimbursement for travel.
• Complete mandatory training courses:

New Volunteer Training (one time)

Ethics (annually)

Privacy Act and Cyber Awareness (annually)

USERRA 101 (every 4 years)

Some volunteer activities include:

Employer Outreach: Develop relationships with employers to promote advocacy for service in the Guard and Reserve.

Ombudsman: Work with employers and Service members to prevent, reduce, or resolve misunderstandings regarding employment rights and responsibilities.

Public Affairs: Work with military and civilian media organizations to promote public understanding of the ESGR mission.

Military Outreach: Inform and educate members of the Guard and Reserve regarding their employment rights and responsibilities under USERRA.

Members of the Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers form an alliance essential to the security of our Nation. These brave men and women perform critical roles in disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, and continue to serve around the world to ensure our freedom. They could not perform their critical mission without support from people like you.

Your involvement, in whatever capacity you choose, can improve the relationships our brave men and women have with their employers while they continually place themselves in harm’s way, leave their families, and put their careers on hold to preserve our way of life.

How to Volunteer: To volunteer with ESGR, please contact your State Committee. Contact information can be found by selecting your state below.