Virginia AmeriCorps COVID-19 Program Resources

The Virginia Service Commission is here to support your AmeriCorps program and its members in every way possible during this current COVID-19 health crisis. We understand closings and quarantine policies are affecting your members’ service hours and want to make sure you have all the information you need to make changes and adapt your program design to accommodate the needs. Please refer to this page for up-to-date information on policies, resources, volunteer opportunities, etc. Please also contact your VSC Program Officer for additional questions and concerns. Please submit stories of service in response to COVID-19 to, engagement@cns.gov.

• Virginia AmeriCorps COVID-19 Program Change/Plan Request Form
• Virginia AmeriCorps COVID-19 Teleservice Agreement
• Virginia COVID-19 FAQs
• Instruction Sheet for COVID-19 Edits
• Required Reporting for for Full Award CPC Exits

• Virginia Service Commission Conference Call Transcripts/Recordings
  • 3/19/20
  • 3/30/20
  • 4/13/20
  • 5/11/20

• CNCS National Service  COVID-19 FAQ Webpage
• New AmeriCorps Contact Tracing Flyer
• April 24 2020 Virginia AmeriCorps Newsletter
• COVID-19 Guidelines for Volunteers and Organizations with Volunteers
• Organizations/Nonprofits Wanting to Donate Items email volunteers@vdem.virginia.gov
• Virginia COVID-19 Updates
• SNAP Benefit Changes FAQs
• Volunteer Opportunities
  • Virginia School Meal Finder
  • HandsOn Greater Richmond 
  • Richmond Public Schools Food Distribution
  • COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities Flyer
• COVID-19 Symptoms Printable Flyer (Multiple Languages)
• Wash Your Hands (Multiple Languages)
• Other Resources
  • Tips for Recruiting While Working Remotely
  • 2-1-1 Virginia
  • Energize! Coronavirus Volunteer Resources
  • Youth Volunteer Opportunities
  • Tips for Managing Volunteers During a Crisis