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National Service

Opportunities to Enrich Lives, Improve Communities, and Build a Stronger America

Nearly 18,000 people of all ages and backgrounds are making a difference through 91 national service projects across Virginia. From mentoring children to restoring the environment, volunteers serving these programs touch lives, strengthen their communities and encourage civic involvement. This year, the Corporation for National and Community Service will commit more than $12,500,000 to support Virginia communities through three national service programs.

National Service Programs

AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans to make an ongoing, intensive commitment to service through three programs:

  • AmeriCorps*State and National offers grants that support a broad range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet critical community needs.
  • AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time residential program for men and women aged 18-24 that strengthens communities while developing leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.
  • AmeriCorps*VISTA provides full-time members to community organizations and public agencies to create and expand programs in order to bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

Senior Corps taps the rich experience, skills and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges.

  • Foster Grandparents connects volunteers age 55 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs.
  • The Senior Companion Program brings together volunteers age 55 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with simple day-to-day tasks.
  • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers "one stop shopping" for all volunteers 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities.

Learn and Serve America provides grants to schools, higher education institutions and community-based organizations that engage students, their teachers and others in service.