Most of our volunteer opportunities are conducted via phone or video, meaning you can volunteer from your home or office. Our team will work with you to set up opportunities that fit into your schedule. Through our contacts, you will be providing an invaluable service to a deserving military service member or their family. It is a fulfilling pursuit that empowers those you help and strengthens our entire nation, person by person and community by community.
VOLUNTEER
Make a difference for veterans and their families
There is no substitute for experience. With your firsthand knowledge of a certain field, a certain company, or how to successfully obtain a job through the civilian hiring process, there are veterans and military spouses who need your expertise and energy. Hire Heroes USA is indebted to a broad and wonderful cadre of committed volunteers, and we are always looking to add to those ranks.
Volunteering with
Hire Heroes USA
There are countless ways for you to help, including:
Mentoring Help a veteran or military spouse address specific needs or interests related to their job search. Mentoring topics are based on your professional experience such as networking, interviewing, general career planning or sharing knowledge specific to an industry or position. Please note these are one-time conversations and do not require a long-term commitment. Be sure to indicate which mentoring topics you are comfortable discussing in the application below.
Fundraising We welcome volunteers who wish to plan and conduct an independent event with proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA. A special event can be as small as asking for donations in lieu of gifts at a party or wedding; or a larger community event like a 5K, bike ride or sports tournament.
Mentoring in the Federal Sector Speak with veterans and military spouses interested in working for the federal government. You could provide advice on the USA Jobs portal, what a federal resume should look like, interviewing for a federal position and general tips. If you are interested in this opportunity, select “Federal Sector Employment” as one of your mentoring topics in the application below.
Webinars Share your industry knowledge with an audience of job seekers across the country through our webinar events. You may be the main speaker or part of a career panel. Hire Heroes USA staff will support event administration and execution. Event topics vary, so this is an opportunity available on occasion.
The Greatest Needs
Volunteers needed in the following industries:
- Federal and State Law Enforcement
- Information Technology: Front End Development and Software Development
- Emergency Management
- Operations and Logistics
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Video Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Insurance
- Welding
- Machinist
- Plumbing
- Maintenance
Volunteers needed from the following companies:
- Utility Companies
- Amazon
- Disney
- Lockheed Martin
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Northrop Grumman
- General Dynamics
- Federal Departments
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
HIRE HEROES USA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Hire Heroes USA offers equal consideration of an applicant’s volunteer interest to available volunteer opportunities. Hire Heroes USA does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or any federally protected class.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Michael Frank
Michael Frank is a Hire Heroes USA volunteer who helps job seekers gain confidence and determination during their application and interview process. As a Cybersecurity professional, Michael offers first-hand knowledge on how to enter the field and uses his technical and military background to give sound, actionable advice to veterans. Michael is committed to helping clients grow professionally and remains connected to them even after they have moved on to their next career. He’s positively contributing to that next group of transitioning job seekers and embodying what it truly means to turn around and help the next one in line.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Phylicia Taylor
Phylicia Taylor is a volunteer at Hire Heroes USA, providing valuable career guidance and support to military spouses and veterans. With her professional experience as a college professor, licensed Gallup Strengths coach, and small business consultant, Phylicia offers tailored services to help her clients achieve their goals. She conducts client meetings online and over the phone, allowing her to consistently volunteer without interfering with her busy schedule. Phylicia's advice to her clients includes always doing research to verify information and making informed decisions. Phylicia's impact on her clients' lives is genuine and her dedication is tangible.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Sara Mills
Sara Mills is military spouse with a background in HR and volunteers with Hire Heroes USA to help fellow military spouses and veterans feel supported in their new job search. With a decade of civil service experience, she offers valuable knowledge about the federal employment process. She advises clients to stay persistent in job searching and believes in the power of over-preparing for an interview. She enjoys hearing the stories of hard-working military service members and their families. Sara excels in establishing meaningful connections with clients and supporting them in utilizing their distinctive skills and backgrounds to make successful career transitions.