Hour of  Service

What can I accomplish in an hour?

The Mission Continues Hour of Service (HOS) is a simple way to volunteer in honor of a fallen service member. By doing this hour of service you become an advocate for The Mission Continues, one who has the knowledge and power to spread the word about our organization and demonstrate an active commitment through small acts of service. Perhaps, you are planning on performing larger projects in the future, but want to get started now. The HOS is an enjoyable and meaningful approach to demonstrating your commitment to joining a movement of service. Completing an hour of service makes you a Mission Continues Advocate, sharing our mission and movement of service throughout your community.

Whether you plan to lead several projects, host numerous benefits, or simply focus on one or more hours of service, the HOS provides the opportunity to let people know that you care about the service and sacrifice of the servicemen and women who have served and continue to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and all around the world, including our wounded, disabled, and fallen.

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1.) Write or email ten friends, family members or associates who do not know about The Mission Continues and explain what we do as well as why it is important to you. Tell them about your Hour of Service. If you plan on hosting a larger event tell them about that too.

We have provided a sample letter, but we encourage you to add your own thoughts and feelings about why The Mission Continues means something to you.

2.) Perform a simple act of service. Previous volunteers have:

• Visited a local Veteran's retirement home and spent time reminiscing and saying thank you.
• Cleaned a park.
• Helped a neighbor with a difficult task around their house.
• Tutored a student in need.
• Identified a co-worker in need of a helping hand.
• Helped someone who needs assistance shopping for groceries.
• Put together a gift basket for someone who has lost a loved one.
• Offered to babysit free of charge for someone who needs to run an errand.

3.) Your service was inspired by the service of others;so now write a letter to a The Mission Continues Fellow, a veteran, or a family of a fallen veteran who inspires you.  Thank them for their service or the service of their loved one, reminding them that your service took place because of their inspiration. Let them know that you intend to live their beliefs and continue their mission by joining The Mission Continues' movement of service. 

No matter which act you choose, download the Commitment to Serve document from our resources page.  Insert your name at the bottom, and please email it back to us. Feel free to pass these documents on to your friends and family as well.

You are ready to Continue the Mission, You are ready to Join the Movement