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Volunteer Resources

# Join the Virtual FOB

Your home base for everything you need to support our nation's heroes. Access project guides, templates, and delivery instructions, then tell us about the heroes you reached.

[Get Started, Apply Now](/volunteer/apply)[Already Approved? Join Virtual FOB →](/virtual-fob)

20+

Years of Service

4M+

Care Packages Sent

50+

States Represented

100%

Volunteer-Powered

Get Started

## It's Simple to Get Started

Sign up, show up, and tell us about it. That's the whole thing.

1

### Sign Up

Complete a short form and accept our Volunteer Agreement. Then check your email for instructions on how to access the Virtual FOB, our online hub for projects, templates, and everything you need.

2

### Make a Delivery

Browse projects, pick one that fits your group and schedule, and deliver gratitude directly to Veterans, First Responders, or Service Members near you.

3

### Share Your Impact

Tell us what you did. Earn service hours, badges, and recognition, and help us show the country what gratitude in action looks like.

Why Join

## Make a Difference in Your Hometown

Operation Gratitude is shifting to a national community-driven model, putting the tools directly in the hands of volunteers so every American can say thank you in a tangible, meaningful way.

Earn Badges & Certificates 

Project Templates Provided 

Local Hero Finder 

Community Service Hours 

![Volunteers at the Virtual FOB](/og/faq-hero.jpg)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Who can join the Virtual FOB?

### Does it cost anything?

### How do I earn service hours?

### Can my organization partner with OG?

### What kind of projects are available?

Ready to Serve?

## Start Your First Mission Today

Join thousands of volunteers saying thank you in hometowns across America.

[Join the Virtual FOB](/volunteer/apply)

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Saying "Thank You" to all who serve, service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

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#### How We Work

-   [Who We Are](/about/who-we-are)
-   [Who We Serve](/about/who-we-serve)
-   [Signature Activations](/programs/signature-activations)
-   [Assembly Days](/programs/assembly-days)
-   [Mail Call](/programs/mail-call)

#### Get Involved

-   [Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)
-   [Become a Volunteer](/volunteer/apply)
-   [Events](/events)
-   [Partner with Us](/partner-with-us)
-   [Matching Gifts](/matching-gifts)
-   [Corporate Partnerships](/corporate-partnerships)
-   [Community Partnerships](/community-partnerships)

#### About

-   [Leadership & Board](/about/leadership)
-   [Financials](/about/financials)
-   [Careers](/about/careers)
-   [Contact Us](/about/contact)
-   [What's Changing](/whats-changing)
-   [FAQ](/faq)

Operation Gratitude is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #20-0103575). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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