Volunteer Appreciation

As of June 2026, we are not accepting applications for volunteer positions.

We celebrate our incredible volunteers, past and present, every day of the year. The organization has had more than 3,000 volunteers during our 24 years of service to the Marines and their families. Without them, this organization would not exist. Our volunteers truly are the heartbeat of our organization, bringing energy, compassion, and purpose.

Three ways to leave a message of appreciation for the volunteers:

1. Visit and comment on the post on Marine Parents Community Network, MPCN: connectandshare.com/mpcn/VOA-2026
2. Visit and comment on our Facebook Page Post: facebook.com/marineparents
3. Visit and comment on our Facebook Group Post: facebook.com/groups/marineparentscom

Letter from the Founder

In 2026, National Volunteer Week was April 19-25. During that time, we asked you to join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our volunteers here at Marine Parents.

We had over 80 volunteers who worked 27,847 hours in 2025. Each of these stellar individuals completed 40+ hours of training and mentoring before beginning work in our groups. Their dedication to the Marine Corps benefits thousands of families worldwide.

This year, as I created the video of volunteer photos and began writing the article, I was in awe of the sheer number of volunteer hours, both collectively and individually. Their longevity of service is admirable and shows their commitment to the Marine and recruit family members. This is stellar work by stellar people. Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for your service.

This organization could not exist without the contributions of hundreds of parents across the United States. Our volunteers go one step further and contribute countless hours to answering emails, moderating the social media groups on MPCN: ConnectAndShare.com and our Facebook group, researching information, and supporting the parents, spouses, family, and friends of our United States Marines.

As the founder of MarineParents.com, I have worked with amazing volunteers through the years, numbering several thousand in our 24 years of service. Each year, I am in awe of the statistics, hours, and work—and of the kind of people volunteering for MarineParents.com.

Thank you to each of our volunteers through the years for giving your heart to our Marine Corps family members. Thank you for giving family members a place to connect and share®. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you do.

God Bless and Semper Fi!

Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director

About National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 by President Richard Nixon. This was done as a way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of volunteers. Each President since then has issued a proclamation during National Volunteer Week, and this has also been the case for many mayors and governors across the country. Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has not only been a celebration of the dedication of so many volunteers, but also a nationwide effort to encourage people to volunteer in their own communities.