The Mission Continues Looking for Platoon Leaders in DC
The Mission Continues DC Service Platoon is looking to bring on two new Platoon Leaders here in DC this July. If you're a veteran that's capable and eager to commit a few hours a week to making an impact in your community please consider this incredible opportunity!
DC’s Team RWB Need Leader Volunteers
Our friends at Team RWB Washington DC are looking for LEADER VOLUNTEERS! Check out their special video message from Chapter Captain, Dustin Sanderson, about open leadership positions in the DMV Chapter.
SURVIVING SECONDARY TRAUMA AND COMPASSION FATIGUE IN TURBULENT TIMES – JUNE 15, 2017
Today’s unprecedented environment of uncertainty affects both clients and mental health professionals in unique ways. This dynamic and interactive training will provide information on how to recognize secondary trauma and compassion fatigue in mental health professionals and how to overcome these through self-care and self-soothing techniques. June 15, 2017 9am - 12noon, Rockville, MD. Registration is required.
VEI Vetworking – June 21 & 28
The Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Veteran Employment Initiative next VEI Vetworking program will be held on June 21 & 28 at MITRE in McLean, VA. This free VETWORKING program provides Veteran and military spouse jobseekers with career transition education and personal growth experiences to succeed in seeking civilian employment. This takes a deeper dive into job seeking areas where your military transition assistance class did not go. VETWORKING is a personal development program combining elements of networking and mentoring and connects transitioning service members, Veterans and their spouses with a support team. Through small group interactions, VETWORKING facilitates a job seeker’s development of career search skills and empowers them through the support of fellow job seekers and professional mentors.
Webinar – Legal Services at Stand Downs June 15th
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) and the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty are hosting a webinar “Legal Services at Stand Downs” on Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss a variety of legal topics relevant to working with veterans experiencing homelessness. Topics will include how to address criminal and civil legal matters and child support issues on-site at Stand Down. Panelists will also discuss how to develop initiatives to provide legal services in rural areas. Registration is required
Justice Involved Veterans Workshop – June 16
Join ServingTogether for an informative event about Veterans Involved in Justice in Northern Virginia on Friday, June 16 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Speakers and panelists will be discussing the current state of veterans involved in justice in Northern Virginia, highlighting the success in Veteran Treatment Dockets, and understanding services and gaps for veterans re-entering society.
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Veterans Job Fair – June 12
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) announces the Inaugural 10th Congressional District Veterans Job Fair that will take place on June 12th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Loudoun County Public School Administration Building located at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148.
Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium – June 15
The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) invites veteran business owners looking to start up their business to join them on Thursday, June 15th at VETS 17 for a special veteran entrepreneurial day at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, VA.
The Soldier’s Journey – Heroes Voices National Poetry Contest Reading – June 7
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is excited to announce a special event happening in the Gregory Family Theater on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. Join them for The Soldier’s Journey, an evening of music and poetry exploring a variety of perspectives on war, peace, and the soldier’s experience.*