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Volunteer In Virginia
Last year 1.7 million Virginians volunteered. Virginia averaged 243 million hours of volunteer service worth $4.5 billion. Find a volunteer opportunity now.
2010 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Check out the recipients of the 2010 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards.
AmeriCorps in Virginia
AmeriCorps *State members dedicate $9 million in service hours to the Commonwealth. Full report.
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News
- Lt. Governor Bill Bolling kicks off statewide food driveRichmond - Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today announced that Virginians can make a difference by joining the AARP, Ruritan and Federation of Virginia Food Banks in supporting a community food… - 9/8/10
Read more. - William and Mary selected #1 in service by Washington MonthlyAndrew "Drew" Stelljes, director of community engagement and co-director of the Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship, shares his thoughts on why William and Mary is… - 8/25/10
Read more. - September 11 - National Day of Service and RemembranceOn September 11, AmeriCorps programs are joining with AARP Virginia and Ruritan to insure a safe and healthy supply of food in food banks in your own community. As more… - 8/18/10
Read more. - Working in Teams & Collaborations – Partnering for Success WorkshopThe Office on Volunteerism and Community Services (OVCS) is partnering with Virginia Community Capital (VCC) in the VCC Learning Initiative focused on Emerging Leaders. This initiative supports our… - 8/15/10
Read more. - Animated Infographic: The VolunteersIn these still-tough economic times, it can be hard to find ways to give back. But new data just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that people… - 7/29/10
Read more. - Tax Basics for Nonprofit OrganizationsThe IRS has created a new web site, StayExempt.org, with links to five interactive lessons covering tax basics for 501(c)(3) organizations. You can learn and test yourself on the… - 6/17/10
Read more. - Nestlé USA: Very Best in Youth ProgramNestlé has been a proud sponsor of the biennial Nestlé Very Best In Youth program for more than 12 years. Created to spotlight the best in youth leadership, the program… - 6/17/10
Read more. - President’s Volunteer Service AwardThe President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), established in 2003, is given by the President of the United States and honors individuals, families and groups who have demonstrated a sustained commitment… - 5/24/10
Read more. - Everyday Young Hero AwardEach week, Youth Service America (YSA) features an Everyday Young Hero in the National Service Briefing. Everyday Young Heroes are youth leaders, ages 5-25, who identify a need in their… - 5/24/10
Read more. - Global Competition Seeks Essays on Faith-Based Solutions to PovertyIn partnership with the Washington D.C.-based Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty, the SEVEN (Social Equity Venture) Fund has announced its 2010-11 Essay Competition. The… - 5/24/10
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2010 Volunteer Awards
Phillip R. and Barbara F. Custis
Nassawadox, VA
Award Category: Family
For more than 25 years, Phillip and Barbara Custis’ work to establish the Randy Custis Memorial Park has contributed enormously to the lives of thousands of Eastern Shore citizens. Through their efforts, the park has grown from an inspired idea into a 31-acre sports complex serving more than 800 children annually. Barbara and Phil have served as...
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