Story & Research Support
Help organize submitted information, research historical context, and support the process of preparing stories for review.
GET INVOLVED WITH UNITED MILITARY
Volunteer. Partner. Help Preserve Their Stories.
Give your time and talents to help us recognize and preserve stories of military service, or join United Military as an organization or community partner to help expand the reach of our mission.
There are meaningful ways for individuals and organizations to take part.
JOIN THE MISSION
Recognition Takes People Who Care
United Military's mission grows through people and organizations who believe stories of military service deserve to be recognized, preserved, and shared responsibly.
Some supporters contribute their time. Others contribute professional skills, introduce us to veterans and military families, help spread awareness, or connect United Military with organizations and communities that share our mission.
Whether you are an individual looking to volunteer or an organization interested in partnership, there are meaningful ways to participate.
You Do Not Need a Military Background
Volunteers and partners do not need to have served in the military. Respect for veterans, military families, personal stories, and the United Military mission is what matters.
VOLUNTEER
Give Your Time and Talents
Volunteers can help United Military recognize veterans, preserve personal histories, strengthen community awareness, and support the work behind our Stories of Service initiative.
Veteran Outreach
Help introduce United Military to veterans, service members, and military families whose experiences may deserve recognition.
Community Outreach
Help local communities, groups, and organizations discover United Military's recognition and nomination programs.
Writing & Editing
Volunteers with appropriate experience may help prepare, organize, edit, and review mission-related content and stories.
Photography & Media
Creative volunteers may help document people, stories, recognition activities, and other mission-related initiatives.
Professional Skills
People with useful professional experience may be able to contribute skills that help United Military operate and grow responsibly.
WHY VOLUNTEERS MATTER
One Volunteer Can Help Preserve a Story for Generations
Meaningful recognition requires listening, research, organization, communication, and care.
Volunteers can help provide the human effort required to discover stories, connect with communities, and preserve personal experiences responsibly.
Discover Stories
Help United Military identify veterans and families whose experiences deserve recognition.
Preserve History
Support the work required to organize and preserve meaningful firsthand experiences.
Strengthen Communities
Help more people understand and participate in the recognition of military service.
Expand the Mission
Contribute skills and time that help United Military reach more veterans and military families.
BECOMING A VOLUNTEER
How to Get Started
Tell us a little about yourself, your interests, and the skills or experience you would like to contribute.
Introduce Yourself
Contact United Military and tell us why you are interested in volunteering.
Share Your Skills
Let us know about your interests, experience, availability, and ways you believe you can contribute.
Find the Right Fit
United Military can determine whether a current volunteer opportunity aligns with your interests and the organization's needs.
Take Part
When there is an appropriate opportunity, volunteers can begin contributing to the mission.
PARTNER WITH UNITED MILITARY
Organizations Can Help Expand the Reach of Our Mission
Businesses, nonprofits, veteran organizations, civic groups, media organizations, schools, and community partners can help more people discover and participate in the United Military mission.
Partnerships should strengthen recognition, help preserve stories of service, expand appropriate community awareness, or provide resources that support United Military's charitable activities.
We welcome conversations with organizations that share a genuine interest in respecting and recognizing veterans, service members, and military families.
Businesses
Companies can explore appropriate ways to support recognition, employee involvement, awareness, or the broader mission.
Veteran Organizations
Military and veteran organizations can help identify individuals and families whose experiences deserve preservation.
Community Groups
Civic and community organizations can help introduce United Military to local stories and recognition opportunities.
Media & Education
Appropriate media and educational relationships can help expand awareness of personal military history and Stories of Service.
WORKING TOGETHER
What a Partnership Can Help Support
Every partnership is different. United Military considers opportunities based on whether they align with the organization's mission and create meaningful value for the military community.
The goal is not partnership for its own sake. The goal is to strengthen recognition and preserve more stories of service.
Story Discovery
Help identify veterans, service members, and military families whose experiences deserve recognition.
Community Awareness
Help appropriate audiences discover United Military's programs, stories, and nomination opportunities.
Volunteer Participation
Organizations may encourage employees or members to participate where suitable volunteer opportunities exist.
Mission Support
Partners may explore appropriate ways to help sustain or strengthen United Military's nonprofit activities.
VOLUNTEER
Ready to Give Your Time?
Tell us about yourself, your interests, and the skills you would like to contribute to United Military.
Become a VolunteerPARTNER
Interested in Working Together?
Introduce your organization and tell us how you would like to participate in or support the United Military mission.
Discuss a PartnershipQUESTIONS
Volunteer & Partnership FAQs
Do I need military experience to volunteer?
No. Volunteers do not need to be veterans or have a military background. Different volunteer opportunities may require different skills or experience.
What types of volunteers does United Military need?
Volunteer needs can vary. Potential areas include outreach, research, writing, editing, media, photography, community engagement, administrative support, and relevant professional skills.
Does submitting an interest form guarantee a volunteer position?
No. Volunteer opportunities depend on United Military's current needs and whether an individual's interests, availability, and experience align with an appropriate opportunity.
What kinds of organizations can partner with United Military?
United Military welcomes inquiries from businesses, nonprofits, military and veteran organizations, civic groups, educational organizations, media organizations, and other appropriate community partners.
Is a partnership the same as sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Partnership can take different forms depending on the organization and the opportunity. Any relationship should align with United Military's mission and charitable activities.
How do I contact United Military?
Use the United Military contact page and tell us whether you are interested in volunteering, partnering, or another way of participating in the mission.
TAKE PART
Help Us Recognize More Stories of Service
Whether you contribute your time, your professional skills, your organization's reach, or your community connections, your involvement can help United Military preserve more stories worth remembering.
Get Involved