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BUDDY-TO-BUDDY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT CALL March 22, 2016 Buddy-to-Buddy is a peer-to-peer outreach program that trains veterans to provide peer support and linkage to needed resources for Michigan Post-9/11 service members and veterans. Visit us at www.buddytobuddy.org or reach us at buddytobuddyvvp@umich.edu or 1-888-82-BUDDY. Every week, Buddy-to-Buddy holds Support Calls for its 120+ volunteers, sharing resources and bringing guest speakers to provide information on topics of interest and available services.

Guest Speaker Presentation

Goodwill Industries Guest Speaker Brandi McBride bmcbride@goodwillgr.org Guest Speaker Summary  In West MI, partnered w/ VoA, DVOPs, and another rehab org to collaborate on employment for veterans 

Goodwill had, for several years, DoL grant to help homeless vets to refer them to housing and help them get employment as well. VoA has that grant now. DVOP only helping VA eligible. Rehab place only helping disabled. Goodwill helping everyone else!  Resume writing  Interview skills

Brandi also chair for employment committee for W. MI VCAT. They are helping other VCATs figure this out at well since they’ve been doing it in W MI for such a long time.

Goodwill works to dispel myths about veterans - too uptight, no fun, etc. NOT True! Helping employers understand veteran resumes. Also helping employers find transitioning veterans - they’re not at AmLeg/VFW, they’re not at armories. Now finding a lot of vets on LinkedIn.

VCAT hosting networking events. Less formal event where employers are holding events to allow vets to see corporate culture and learn how to navigate it. Brought in snacks and alcohol. (A lot of times in civilian work culture, alcohol will come into play - important to learn the environment.) These events have been really successful. The point: In

Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program

www.buddytobuddy.org


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