The National Military Family Association, Inc.
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May 16, 2012
I have had a wonderful and rewarding experience volunteering for the National Military Family Association. They work very hard to develop programs that benefit all military families. Their volunteers are tireless. It is a phenomenal Association. I love being a part of them.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
April 5, 2012
The Association has provided support and resources for my family and military community. They have provided me with the tools to help advocate on behalf of other military families.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Definitely
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2012
April 5, 2012
I first became aware of the Association as a relatively new military spouse back in 1995. While I was becoming familiar with organizations that supported military families locally, I had no understanding of what was happening that impacted our families on a national and global level. I then attended a conference which featured a speaker from this amazing organization and I was hooked. They provided information, advocacy, and resources to military families and reassured me that there were people beyond my small little world looking out for our best interests. I am now a lifetime member of the Association and I have been a volunteer for the past ten years. The Association has played an important role in informing me of changes in benefits and services, in advocating on behalf of issues that directly impact my family's quaity of life, and in addressing my questions and concerns when I have sought information and guidance. Additionally as a volunteer, they have provided me with resources to succeed in my volunteering and have provided me with opportunities to use my skills to support military families and grow as a volunteer.
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 5, 2012
The activities of the National Military Family Association originally caught my attention when looking for ways to support students whom I later recognized as having something in common--affiliation with the U.S. military. Some of the articles and research present by the association not only assisted me in my professional role as a teacher, I eventually focused my doctoral dissertation on the resilience of military dependent students as a result. Publication is forthcoming. . . I remain grateful to the benefactors, staff, and other volunteers (of which I am one) for their contributions to families of our nation who . . . serve. The National Military Family Association offers a variety of supports, sometimes unrecognized, that buttress the fabric of our nation. In particular, I offer my appreciation for the numerous opportunities for kids and families to participate in the Operation Purple Camps.
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A little
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Quite well
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Definitely
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2012
April 4, 2012
I first began my "love affair" with the National Military Family Association in October 2009. I'd heard about it, but never really "knew" about it until my family was named the USCG Family of the Year during the Association's 40th Anniversary. Because of this special year, the event we attended was surreal. I don't remember a lot of the people I met but I know that there were a lot of military supporters there, including brass from all services, all the vendors that support the military, TriWest, our healthcare provider was a sponsor, and of course the Board of Directors for the Association and their support. After the event was over, I decided I wanted to give back since I was given such an awesome award and opportunity. I became an Association Representative and fostered others to become Reps also. I also reported back to the Association that there were problems in the Alaska military area that should be addressed. I attended well thoughtout trainings that the Association recorded for me so I could still work and be a volunteer. I have now been a Rep and/or Volunteer for the Association for almost 3 years. I was also sent to a camp for military children to observe how they administer their programs and report it back to the Association - lots of fun. I am lucky to be a volunteer although lately I have been so busy with my children and life that I can volunteer when I can! If anyone is looking for a place to volunteer, this is it. I could go on and on but I'll stop now.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 27, 2011
I was first intruduced to the National Military Family Association by winning the Coast Guard Family of the Year award from them in 2009. I was so inspired by all of the wonderful things they do for active duty, retired, spouses, and children that I had to become a regular volunteer. I now write for them, speak about what they do and the services they offer to fellow military folks, and attend trainings when available. If you need any military information at all whatsoever, they are the go-to website/organization! The Association also started Operation Purple Camps for children of active duty military that are away from their families! Awesome stuff!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Winning the Family of the Year award, which they created, and Michelle Obama backs. Mrs. Obama spoke to the families on the night of the award ceremony and stated that the work of the Association is so important and so are military families. Very impressive.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make more paid jobs around the US instead of volunteering because I would LOVE to work for this Association forever.
April 4, 2012
Having worked with the NMFA on scholarship vetting and advising on government relations I have found that it is using all of its resources to help military families realize success. Being a daughter of a military member, the spouse of a military member and the mother of a military member, having an organization like the NMFA focused on the family, is a real benefit. As a volunteer I have been able to give scholarships to deserving individuals who would likely been unable to continue educational pursuits. I have been also been able to pass on my expertise to the organization to aid in making influential decisions that impact military families.
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 3, 2012
I was attracted tot he organization in the beginning by its mission and its hostory. I was impressed by the programs and how they directly impated the lives of military families. When I applied to be a volunteer, I respected the thorough application process and was honored to be accepted. I n my 2 years as a volunteer I have had close contact with my coordinator who has systematically trained and supported my growth as a volunteer in the organization. The staffat the National office is ALWAYS available and willing to help. I have been offered expanding oppotunities to staff information tables at pre-deployment events, meet with spouse clubs, do site visits at operation Purple Camps, read and offer input on Scholarship applications, and write/edit for hte newsletters. I am grateful for being a part of this organization. It is the first thing I tell people about when they ask about. I am proud to assist in any way with the great mission of the organization. You need only know that the First Lady reached out to the National Military Family Association to participate in her initiatives for Military Families.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 3, 2012
Less than a year ago, the National Military Family Assocaition was an organization that I wasn't familiar with. Then I met Christina Jumper and in a very short conversation I could feel the emotion and feeling of pride she had with working with this organization. I, in turn, went online to find out what it took to become a volunteer and I immediately signed up. I became a volunteer in July and since then have been truly amazed by everything I have seen. The National Military Family Association is constantly trying to find out the issues our families are having and I know having been a soldier and now as a military spouse, that it is extremely important to know you have someone out there watching out for our well-being. I can't put into words that pride I have working with such an organization over the last nine months, but I can tell you it is an organization I will be with for many years to come.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 3, 2012
As a military spouse and mother of two young children, I value the research and testimony that the National Military Family Association provides to congress in support of issues and advocacy that impact all military families. As a volunteer for the Association, I found that my donation was money well spent! When I report any issues to the Association that seem to be a trend in our area, it seems as though in the next few Association newsletters that trend is being addressed in some form or fashion directly to congress!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 3, 2012
I have had a wonderful experience volunteering for National Military Family Association. One might feel like they have done busy work in the past when volunteering but at the National Military Family Association I felt as if the work I was contributing was actually helpful. It was a rewarding experience to know my time was spent in a way that utilized my skills to help make a difference.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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