Across the globe Marines, Sailors, and their families are giving back.  The volunteer program connects active duty personnel and their dependents, retirees, and DoD civilians with opportunities to make a difference. 

We are team Beaufort – active, engaged volunteers focused on efforts that make a lasting, positive impact on the Tri-Command and the Lowcountry community.

In addition to improving the lives of others, the personal benefits of volunteering include:

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering throughout Tri-Command and the local community? Join our distribution list to receive weekly volunteer opportunities and related content! To join simply email us at sc.volunteercoordinator@usmc-mccs.org. (This distribution list is only open to base-affiliated personnel.)

Passport to Volunteering
This professional development opportunity for volunteers gives participants the necessary tools for a successful volunteer career. Learn about the impact of volunteering, effective communication, record-keeping, and how volunteering helps to pursue professional opportunities and earn awards. Contact us to arrange one-on-one, group, or unit sessions!

Volunteer Ready
This class educates military or civilian (internal or external) clients about volunteerism, and their responsibilities while working with Marine Corps volunteers. All individuals submitting volunteer requests for their organization must receive this training.
Organizations seeking volunteers for events or ongoing opportunities must contact the MCCS SC Volunteer Coordinator(s) to arrange a session to discuss becoming an Accepting Official. Sessions may be arranged virtually or in-person for individuals or groups.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

FRCTA/FRA
Support your unit by becoming a Family Readiness Command Team Advisor or Family Readiness Assistant.  Connect with your Deployment/Uniformed Readiness Coordinator (D/URC), or register for an upcoming Family Readiness Workshop.

• MCAS Beaufort
• MCRD Parris Island

L.I.N.K.S. Mentor
Use your Marine Corps know how to help other Marines, Sailors and families as a L.I.N.K.S. Mentor.  
Call 843-228-6793 (MCAS Beaufort) or 843-228-1573 (MCRD Parris Island) for additional information.

Youth Sports
Coaches and officials are needed for a variety of seasonal, youth sports hosted on the installation.
Call 843-228-7010 for additional information.

Bolden Elementary/Middle School
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Bolden Elementary/Middle School by clicking here.

Elliot Elementary
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Elliot Elementary School by clicking here.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society by clicking here.