What they should discuss: Introduction of the club/mission statement How to register for the club Discuss upcoming events/programs Contact information of club officers (All topics should be brief and cover main points that would interest the student) Representative from Student Veterans of America Club
What they should discuss: How to register into VA hospital system Eligibility criteria Key services provided Representative from the local VA hospital
What they should discuss: PTSD Readjustment counseling Marital/family counseling Substance abuse counseling Military/sexual trauma counseling Representative from the local Vet Center/PTSD Counseling Center
What they should discuss: State education benefits State veteran benefits State VA representative
What they should discuss: County education benefits County veteran benefits County VA representative
What they should discuss: Federal Veteran benefits GI Bill Benefits Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 33 Chapter 35 US Department of VA representative
What they should discuss: Eligibility requirements How to apply Brief description of your college’s specific VA office purpose/goals Success stories as a result of the program Contact information of your VA office coordinator Representative for the VA Work- Study program from your college
Should be someone known in the local community for assisting veterans or a veteran his/her self (if possible) What they should discuss: Background/Branch of service Their transition from military to civilian life *(if applicable) Personal experience with aiding veterans Keynote guest speaker
SVA Rep ~approx. 10 min VA Hospital Rep~approx. 15 min Vet Center/PTSD Rep~approx. 15 min State VA Rep~approx. 10 min County VA Rep~approx. 10 min USDVA Rep~approx. 15 min VA Work-study Rep~approx. 10 min Keynote Speaker~approx. 15 min * *Entire orientation should last no more than 2 hours* * Food & beverages should be made available to ensure the veteran has a positive first impression with these agencies and their reintegration process. Orientation Timeline