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William and Mary selected #1 in service by Washington Monthly
Andrew "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 being recognized by Washington Monthly. Kudos to our board member, Drew Stelljes is a member of the Governor's Advisory Board for Volunteerim and National Service.
Published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
September 11 - National Day of Service and Remembrance
On 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 families struggle to make ends meet, Virginia's food banks need help in feeding hungry people. Organizations are encouraged to join the effort on September 11 by filling a bag with non-perishable food that your local food bank needs most. Those items include peanut butter, chunky soups, canned meats, canned tuna, canned vegetables, crackers, hot and cold cereal, pasta, rice and canned fruit. No glass containers, please. Focus on foods that are part of a healthy diet including those that are low in fat, sugar and salt and are made with whole grains. The list of drop-off sites for the food drive is available by zip code at www.CreateTheGood.org and will be updated regularly. If there is no food drop site near you, please take the food to a local food pantry or community food bank.
Published on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Working in Teams & Collaborations – Partnering for Success Workshop
The 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 mission of increasing the capacity of faith-based and community organizations who want to:
- Operate at a high level of effectiveness
- Build strong relationships to achieve greater results, and
- Increase resource access and use.
The focus of this workshop will be Working in Teams and Collaborations – Partnering for Success. We invite you to register for this jointly-sponsored workshop in Radford on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop will be held at the New River Valley Competitiveness Center, 6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 302.
Register now for this opportunity as space is limited.
Published on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Animated Infographic: The Volunteers
In 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 across the country are still taking the time to volunteer in their communities. This is a look at some of that data, showing who volunteered in 2009 and what kind of work they're doing. Find a volunteer opportunity in your community today.
Published on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tax Basics for Nonprofit Organizations
The 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 IRS rules and regulations that managers and volunteers of tax-exempt organizations need to know. Also sign up for their newsletter for more information relevant to nonprofit agencies.
Published on Thursday, June 17, 2010
Nestlé USA: Very Best in Youth Program
Nestlé 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 identifies teens whose efforts are making a profound impact in lives other than their own. The program honors young people ages 13 to 18 who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place. The maximum recipient award is $1,000. Youth ages 13 and 18 years of age who demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and can show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church, or the community are eligible. Entrants must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit nomination. For more information visit verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com
Published on Thursday, June 17, 2010
President’s Volunteer Service Award
The 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 to volunteer service over the course of 12 months. Youth Service America (YSA) distributes the PVSA to those who meet or exceed the award criteria. To qualify for the President's Volunteer Service Award, volunteers must submit a record of their service hours to YSA. Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed as part of YSA programs and service hours can be accumulated through work on a variety of projects throughout the year. The only requirement is that necessary hours be completed within 12 months. Recipients can qualify for a new PVSA each year. Honorees receive:
- An official President's Volunteer Service Award lapel pin
- A personalized certificate of achievement
- A congratulatory letter from the President of the United States
- A customized press release
- Eligible to be recognized as a YSA Service Star
Learn more at www.YSA.org/awards/PVSA.
Published on Monday, May 24, 2010
Everyday Young Hero Award
Each 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 community, address it through service, mobilize their peers and community partners, and engage the media and elected officials. Everyday Young Hero Award winners receive a certificate and award letter, and will be featured on YSA's web site. Youth selected as Everyday Young Heroes are also considered for YSA's other awards, including YSA Service Stars and the Harris Wofford Award. To nominate a young person who has improved their community through service, please visit www.YSA.org/awards/hero.
Published on Monday, May 24, 2010
Global Competition Seeks Essays on Faith-Based Solutions to Poverty
In 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 competition is open to participants around the globe. Writers are asked to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others. Examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems. The competition will award two prizes of $5,000 each. The deadline is October 15, 2010. For more information, or to participate in the competition, visit the SEVEN Fund Web site: http://www.sevenfund.org/faith-and-development/
Published on Monday, May 24, 2010
Virginia Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony
Two Virginia students, Samantha Halle, 18, of Chesterfield and Nyasha Sprow, 12, of Dale City, were honored in the nation's capital recently for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two young people - along with 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country - received $1,000 awards as well as personal congratulations from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Olympic snowboarding champion Seth Wescott at the 15th annual award ceremony and gala dinner reception, held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Samantha and Nyasha were named the top high school and middle level youth volunteers in Virginia last February. In addition to their cash awards, they received engraved silver medallions and an all-expense-paid trip with their parents to Washington, D.C., for this week's recognition events. Learn more about Samantha and Nyasha.
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010