1. Public and Community Service Opportunities (PACS) & AmeriCorps and Volunteering
Elements 22 & 23 PG

2. Why is this information important to know before I separate?
Public and Community Service Opportunities (PACS)
A transitional tool to give back to your community
Gives a continued sense of purpose
Still able to make a difference
Ex: Cicero Coleman
Why is this information important to know before I separate?

4. What can It do for me/family?
Income $
Can help ease the transition back to civilian life
Continue to serve your fellow citizens
Allows you/spouse to utilize training and skills at national, state, and local levels.
Public Service: USPS, Law Enforcement, Social Services, or Schools.
What can It do for me/family?

5. Resources Team Rubicon-Built to Serve: https://teamrubiconusa.org
Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.
* Recently deployed 1683 volunteers for Hurricane Harvey Response
Video:
The Corporation for National and Community Service:
Federal Agency that helps Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service.
AmeriCorps
Resources

6. AmeriCorps Transitions military leaders into community leaders
2018 is estimated to have over 75,000 Americans that will join AmeriCorps programs
Members receive a flexible education award – GI Bill Benefits, living allowance, child care assistance, & health care benefits
Video: KlPM
AmeriCorps

7. Volunteering Provides hands on experience
Networking with potential employers
Demonstrates your commitment to the community
Resume experience
Learn new skills
Volunteering

8. Conclusion 1) Public and community Service Opportunities (PACS)
Helps ease the transition to civilian life
2) AmeriCorps and Volunteering
Provides exposure to careers
Sets up for Networking opportunities
Give back to the community

9. Life Hacks