On September 11, our country marks the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that rocked our country. As we reflect on that moment in our history, we will honor the victims, first responders, and citizens who stood up to serve our nation through military service with tributes, memorial services, and volunteer service. Since 2001, millions of A ...
The Conservation Legacy AmeriCorps program is seeking diverse candidates who are passionate about the environment and conservation to apply for 30 AmeriCorps positions across 18 national park sites. This opportunity, in partnership with the National Park Service program Community Volunteer Ambassadors includes two positions at Rock Creek Park, two posi ...
The winners of the 2021 Virginia National Service Awards were announced on Thursday, May 13th, at the Virginia Volunteerism and Service Conference! The winners of this year's awards were recognized by Kathy Spangler, Director of the Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Services, Julie Strandlie, Chair of the Virginia Governor's Advisory Board ...
Could your organization use the muscle of an energized and highly-trained team of AmeriCorps members? AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team based residential national service program for individuals aged 18-24. These members are organized into 10-12 member teams, and serve in communities across the country on projects ...
AmeriCorps Week is our chance to recognize and thank the National Service members and volunteers serving in our communities. Despite the incredible challenges we have faced this year, each day countless Americans answered the call to serve. They raised their hands. Stood up. Showed up. And volunteered to put their neighbors and complete strangers first ...
Each year, the Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Services and the Virginia Service Foundation annually shine a light on individuals serving in national service programs who have shown a passion for those they serve and exhibited outstanding dedication to their commitment to service. These honors, which traditionally have been awarded at the ...
The Virginia Service Commission is excited to announce the addition of two new and one returning AmeriCorps State program to its current portfolio: Richmond Healthy Futures Opioid Prevention and Economic Opportunities Program [RHOPE] returns to the Virginia AmeriCorps portfolio maintaining existing partnerships and services focusing on opioid recovery ...
What could AmeriCorps do for your organization? Apply for 2021-22 AmeriCorps Formula Funding and find out! Since 1994, 1+ million AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.4 billion hours in service across America while tackling pressing problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. With funding from the Corpora ...
AmeriCorps NCCC teams have been making a real impact in communities all over Virginia over the past few months! NCCC engages teams of members in short-term (6-8 weeks) projects in communities across the U.S. Projects address critical needs relating to: Environmental Stewardship, Urban and Rural Development, Energy Conservation, Infrastructure Improveme ...
Could AmeriCorps members help your organization have even greater impact? AmeriCorps State, managed through the Virginia Service Commission and the Governor-appointed Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism, will award grants to public and nonprofit organizations to sponsor service programs throughout Virginia, including faith-based and community or ...