Any Americans here, that are with the National Guard?

[rmorse]

If you are, can you give me some info? I know I should call and talk to them, but I would rather get an "insiders" opinion before talking to someone whose job is to persuade me to join.

Here is the deal: I want to do something bigger then myself. Apparently, if I join the National Guard, I go train for one weekend out of the month, and I can keep my normal job. Also, I get to go help out when my country needs me. This is the part I am having qualms about. I WANT to go help with natural disasters, and famine, etc. I don't especially want to go fight the war. Is there anyway I can join the National Guard, and not fight?


Don't get me wrong. If the draft was initiated, I would fight (and die) for my country. Wanting to do something and willing to do something are two different things. I am just curious if there is a way I can specify that I want to work in the U.S. I am also well aware that if the crap hits the fan, and they need us, I will be sent out, regardless of whether or not I "want to", and I would go willingly.



Basically, what should I expect by joining the NG, and is there a way where my focus can be on natural disasters?

 

[BushFishRox]

I think you would be better off as a mall cop right now

 

[rmorse]

I think you would be better off as a mall cop right now

?

I would love to do something such as Habitat for Humanity, but I would be losing (a lot) of money.


I am fine with making 0 dollars, just not too keen on going broke/homeless. If I can find something that puts me up with a bed and some food, and puts me to work rebuilding homes, or such, I would be down with that...

 

[rmorse]

I think you would be better off as a mall cop right now

And btw, I am not desperate for a job. This is to do something humanitarian-like. Which has nothing to do with being a mall cop

 

[BushFishRox]

I just meant it would be safer right now, but really anything to do with being a humanitarian either costs you money or you break even. if you want to get paid to help people I would recommend going to school to become a paramedic.

 

[rmorse]

I just meant it would be safer right now, but really anything to do with being a humanitarian either costs you money or you break even. if you want to get paid to help people I would recommend going to school to become a paramedic.

....

I guess I wasn't really making myself clear.


I don't want to make money. I am well aware that that is not reasonable. I can't afford to go broke. I want to break even. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Druu]

teach for america or ACE (the alliance for catholic education) might be options if you want to do humanitarian work. TFA is free but ACE pays.

 

[rmorse]

Awesome, will definitely look into it! Thanks Druu...

 

[le patron]

I just meant it would be safer right now, but really anything to do with being a humanitarian either costs you money or you break even. if you want to get paid to help people I would recommend going to school to become a paramedic.

i agree. if you dont want to fight in the war, then you shouldnt join the national guard

 

[Liam]

reminds me of Australian army reserve


and yes we have a army.... not just a reserve....