Continuing Our Tradition of Service
Quarterly Reports Due: October 1 • January 1 • April 1 • June 1
Questions? Contact the VVS Chairman: mclpa.vvs@outlook.com
The Marine Corps League Department of Pennsylvania Veterans Voluntary Service (VVS) Program recognizes the countless hours our members dedicate to serving veterans, their families, and our communities.
Volunteer service is one of the cornerstones of the Marine Corps League. Whether your Detachment serves veterans at a VA Medical Center, supports a Pennsylvania Veterans Home, conducts a Toys for Tots event, performs community service, attends meetings, plans activities, or simply works behind the scenes to keep your Detachment operating, your volunteer service matters.
Encourage every Department of Pennsylvania Detachment to participate, report their volunteer service, and receive the recognition they have earned.
Every hour reported demonstrates the dedication of our members and the positive impact the Marine Corps League has across the Commonwealth.
Every participating Detachment benefits by:
No Detachment is too small to participate. Every hour counts.
The Department encourages Detachments to report all unpaid volunteer time performed in support of veterans, the Marine Corps League, or the community. Volunteer service includes, but is not limited to:
Many volunteer hours occur behind the scenes and should not be overlooked. Examples include:
The Department recognizes that volunteer organizations cannot function without planning and administration. Time spent attending or conducting official Marine Corps League meetings—including Detachment, Officer, Committee, District, and Department meetings—is considered volunteer service and may be reported.
If you volunteered your time to support the Marine Corps League, veterans, or your community, it should probably be reported.
Don't forget to include your mileage in your reporting.
Participating is simple.
Step 1
Detachments may complete the electronic VVS Report directly from this website. The report can be saved throughout the quarter and updated whenever volunteer activities occur.
Step 2
Don't wait until the end of the quarter. Update your report as volunteer activities happen. This makes reporting easier and ensures nothing is forgotten.
Step 3
When the quarter ends, review your report and submit it electronically. Email submission is preferred. Printed reports may also be mailed if necessary.
Login required. Detachment officers can find the report under the Protected Library menu.
| Reporting Period | Due Date |
|---|---|
| July – August – September | October 1 |
| October – November – December | January 1 |
| January – February – March | April 1 |
| April – May – June | June 1 |
Reports are due June 1 because the Veterans Voluntary Service Committee must prepare for the Department Convention. Receiving reports by June 1 provides time to:
Because much of June is dedicated to Convention activities, it is generally a shortened reporting period.
To encourage participation, the Department provides a quarterly stipend to participating Detachments. 1st & 2nd quarterly stipends are disbursed in January. 3rd & 4th quarterly stipends are disbursed in June.
Detachments submitting complete and timely reports are eligible to receive the stipend in accordance with the approved Department budget.
Our goal is to recognize and support the outstanding volunteer work performed by our Detachments throughout the year.
Volunteer service deserves recognition. Each year the Department recognizes Detachments demonstrating outstanding Veterans Voluntary Service. Awards are based upon both:
Awards are presented during the Department Convention. Certificates may also be presented to qualifying Detachments that consistently submit their quarterly reports.
The Mary J. Cody Voluntary Service Award recognizes an individual whose dedication to volunteer service exemplifies the values of the Marine Corps League.
Named in memory of Mary J. Cody, this award honors exceptional service to veterans, fellow Marines, and the community.
Supporting documentation is encouraged.
