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Vision
- Virginians believe that volunteer service and civic engagement are a responsibility and a privilege, and practice them as an integral part of their daily lives
- Corporations and small businesses, government and nonprofit agencies, civic and grass roots organizations, neighborhoods and communities of faith encourage and provide opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to transform their communities through service.
History
1974 – Statewide meeting of citizens convenes to promote the establishment of a state office on volunteerism.
1975 – Executive Order 25 creates the State Office on Volunteerism. ACTION (now Corporation for National and Community Service), the federal agency on volunteerism, provides a grant for initial funding.
1976 – The Advisory Committee to the State Office on Volunteerism is established. Executive Order 42 continues the State Office on Volunteerism.
1977 – The General Assembly passes the Virginia State Government Volunteers Act, which encourages the development of volunteer programs within government. The act also authorizes certain standards for volunteer programming and benefits for volunteers.
1979 – Legislation creates the Virginia Division of Volunteerism, which is to encourage and enhance volunteerism in the Commonwealth.
1992 – Legislation that established the Department of Volunteerism is repealed. The governor and General Assembly preserve the department’s essential functions, funding and staff in the Department of Social Services under the name Virginia Office of Volunteerism (VOV).
1994 – In response to the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (NCSTA), Virginia submits its first State Plan for National Service and Volunteerism. The Corporation for National and Community Service approves the plan and Governor Allen’s Executive Order establishes the Virginia Commission on National Service and Volunteerism. The Commission’s charge encompasses a broad approach to supporting and strengthening volunteerism and community service in Virginia.
1995 – The Virginia Commission funds the first State AmeriCorps programs, beginning a rich tradition of national and community service in the Commonwealth.
1997 – The Virginia Commission becomes independent and continues to strengthen national and community service, while VOV carries on its work to support the traditional volunteerism community.
2003 – The Virginia Commission and VOV come full circle in a merger that combines their missions, constituencies and resources.
2006 – The Virginia Commission changes its name to the Virginia Office on Volunteerism & Community Service.
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Members
• Elaine Anderson of Barboursville, Triad Coordinator with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office
• Juanita Balenger of Annandale, Community Outreach and Triad Director for the Office of the Attorney General
• Beckie A. Cox of Dublin, Rapid Response Coordinator for New River Community College
• Vellie Dietrich-Hall of Cullen, President & CEO of HPS Enterprises
• Lloyd C. Dunnavant*of Richmond, Executive Director of OB Hospitalists, Inc.
• Mark Fero of Ruther Glen, Financial Manager at the Office of the Attorney General
• Brett Gibson of Virginia Beach, Captain in the Virginia Army National Guard and Manager of Living Social
• Tonyia C. Gibson of Galax, Americorps Director-Reading for Life with Carroll County Public Schools
• Ashley Gregory of Mechanicsville, student at Hanover High School
• Julie C. Grimes of Richmond, Communications Manager with the Virginia Department of Education
• Dreama Montrief Johnson of Charlottesville, graduate student at the University of Virginia
• Ryan Kelly of Burke, Chief of Staff to Supervisor John Cook (Fairfax)
• Dr. Jack O. Lanier of Richmond, Chief Executive Officer of Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
• Fay G. Lohr of Goochland, President and Chief Executive Officer of FeedMore
• Rich Nilsen of Alexandria, Vice President of Summit Wealth Management
• Samantha Vanterpool Rucker of Annandale, Assistant Attorney General with the Office of the Attorney General
• C.B. Sinclair of Hopewell, Director of Development at United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
• Karen Stanley of Chester, Executive Director of Caritas & The Healing Place
• Lise Chandler White of Virginia Beach, Media and Communications Coordinator for the City of Virginia Beach
• David M. Zobel of Virginia Beach, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia
Ex Officio
Patrice Demsey of Richmond, Virginia state office director, Corporation for National and Community Service
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Nikki Nicholau, Director - Directs the overall operation of the Office on Volunteerism and Community Service.
Kimberly Brown, Program Officer - Monitors assigned programs; provides assistance to assigned programs concerning AmeriCorps member issues; ensures program accountability of assigned AmeriCorps programs; coordination of AmeriCorps grant application and review process..
Tanisha Dorsey, Program Officer - Monitors assigned programs; provides assistance to assigned programs concerning AmeriCorps member issues; ensures program accountability of assigned AmeriCorps programs; coordination of AmeriCorps grant application and review process.
Matt Fitzgerald, Program Officer - Monitors assigned programs; provides assistance to assigned programs concerning AmeriCorps member issues; ensures program accountability of assigned AmeriCorps programs; coordination of AmeriCorps grant application and review process.
Charles Nicholson, Financial Officer - Assures fiscal accountability for Virginia AmeriCorps Programs for both State and Federal funding sources.
Tina M. Turner, Executive Assistant - Communications activities; liaison to Governor's Advisory Board on Volunteerism and National Service.
Cathy Walker, Resource Specialist - Provides technical assistance and customer service to community-based organizations; reviews and develops resources and tools relating to funding research, grant writing, volunteer management, capacity-building and assessment.
Amanda Healy, Manager, AmeriCorps - Supervision of Program Officers and over all program administration of the AmeriCorps programs; directs and ensures compliance and proper operation of AmeriCorps programs consistent with applicable federal and state policies and regulations by ensuring timely and proper technical assistance and clarification of policies and regulations.
The State Service Plan describes the broad vision for promoting national service and volunteering as well as for building a solid infrastructure of high-quality programs and support services in the Commonwealth. The plan utilizes a model of communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. Input for the plan came from several sources-discussions and workshops at the statewide volunteerism conference, a survey that gauges the current volunteer field, and a State Service Plan Council. A large cross-section of the volunteer sector was selected to sit on the council that formulated the goals. Representation on the council was drawn from organizations and agencies from the following areas: business, Virginia's volunteer centers, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve Virginia, faith-based advocacy and consulting, disability, local and state government, community nonprofits, civic engagement, Virginia Corps and the Governor's Office.
Vision
Virginians will have access to and support for civic engagement and volunteer service.
Mission
To create and sustain a cohesive, accessible, collaborative statewide system to support and encourage volunteer service and civic engagement.
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Board of Directors
C.B. Sinclair, Chairman
Mark Fero
Lisë Chandler-White
Vellie Dietrich-Hall
Lloyd Dunnavant
Contact Us:
Virginia Service Foundation
Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
801 E. Main Street, 15th floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219-2901
804-726-7072 Fax 804-726-7088
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