The Virginia Volunteerism Summit, May 4-5, 2022, is excited to announce it's full agenda of workshops and speakers! Day One of this one-of-a-kind convening of volunteerism and service leaders will feature inspiring, nationally-known speakers sharing their knowledge about the impact and future of service and volunteerism, as well as provide an introduct ...
The Virginia Service Commission, in partnership with the Virginia Service Foundation, honored national service members and volunteers at the Virginia National Service Awards on March 8, 2022. Four members and volunteers serving with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs in Virginia were individually recognized for their contributions to their comm ...
Many nonprofits and agencies across Virginia are fortunate enough to have AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors members/volunteers serving at their organization. AmeriCorps Week, March 13-19, is a time to salute these individuals for their service, thank community partners, and communicate the impact of AmeriCorps on your community! Ways you can participat ...
Volunteers throughout the state honored the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by serving in their communities both in-person and virtually. While many organizations hosted events organizing donations and beautifying spaces, others held virtual educational events or had volunteers make/collect items from home. Even a fierce snowstorm didn't deter organiza ...
The Virginia Service Commission (VSC) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding under the 2022-23 AmeriCorps formula funding cycle. AmeriCorps members tackle pressing problems and mobilize volunteers for the organizations they serve. Applications are due in eGrants and any applicable attachments to be sent to americorpsinfo@dss.virgini ...
Do you have an area of expertise you'd love to share at the 2022 Virginia Volunteerism Summit? We want to hear from you! We still have session openings for Day 2 of our event, 9am-3pm, May 5th, 2022. Expected attendance for the trainings is anticipated to be between 400-500 people. The theme for the 2022 event is “Serving Together to Build Strong Commu ...
Hurry! Special discounted early bird registration is now open for the Virginia Volunteerism Summit, May 4-5, 2022! This one-of-a-kind virtual event will be a convening of volunteerism and service organizations and stakeholders. Formerly the Virginia Volunteerism Conference, this two-day event is presented by the Virginia Service Commission and the Virg ...
AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors members serving in Virginia who have performed outstanding service to their communities are honored annually through this recognition program. Honorees this year will be celebrated during AmeriCorps Week 2022. The nomination period is now open! The deadline for nominations is January 4, 2021. 2022 Virginia National S ...
Is your organization planning a volunteer service project for the MLK Day of Service but you could use extra funds to make it happen? The Virginia Service Foundation is offering $250 Mini Grants for Virginia organizations. The application is simple and quick so apply today! Looking for ideas for MLK Day projects? Check out our resources here https://v ...
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers created and delivered 70 flower arrangements to veterans residing in Montgomery County and Radford in honor of Veterans Day. RSVP volunteers Beverly Bridges, Rosemary Jones, Sarah Carter, and Annette Calhoun received a flower arrangement demonstration from Erlene Barber of Gates Florist prior to creating the arrangements f ...