Virtual Veteran Brigade members are volunteers that will utilize content shared by the AARP National Team to broadcast information across a multitude of digital and social platforms. Virtual Veteran Brigade members will help to raise awareness of the latest information supporting people of all ages of Veterans, Military and their Families (VMF) with an emphasis on the 50+.
Join issue-based information sessions online to receive current and timely VMF related messaging.
Deliver vetted information across numerous digital platforms online (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Patch, etc)
Help to identify and engage with other digital platforms that will benefit from an increased online presence of Virtual Veteran Brigade members
Work closely with the National VMF Team and the Office of Volunteer Engagement to identify emerging issues and practices and share across the Virtual Veteran Brigade members’ network.
Qualifications
Flexibility and adaptability
Commitment to the goals, policies and priorities of AARP
Possess strong online and social media skills
Ability to clearly articulate and communicate ideas both orally and in writing; encourage open communication and shares information
Possess strong computer skills
Familiar with web-based learning a plus
Ability to use web-based video chat technology
Training
Orientation to AARP and Virtual Veteran Brigade member position
Technology training including virtual learning and volunteer portal
Specific platform training as needed
Other skills training and issue briefings as directed by AARP