2023 Governor’s 
Awards

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The annual awards program spotlights the outstanding efforts of individual volunteers and organizations, contributed on behalf of citizens throughout the Commonwealth.

Pair Your Passion With Purpose.

Whether you’re interested in mentoring youth, delivering meals to seniors, or starting a community clean-up day, we’ll help you discover ways to make a difference. 

Learn More about Virginia’s Volunteers.

How are people giving back in Virginia? What issues do they care about? What motivates and mobilizes them? Get the latest insights through our Virginia Community Engagement Index. 

Virginia Community Engagement Index
Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation launched a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind study to understand the state of service, volunteerism and civic action in Virginia, as well as identify community priorities on the state and local levels.

Make Service Work for You.

AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to improving communities and meeting our most pressing challenges. As they do, they build tangible skills and leadership experiences to last a lifetime.  

Serve Virginia Inspires, Connects & Celebrates Volunteerism.

Learn who we are and how we bring individuals and organizations together in Virginia.

Why Serve?

Volunteers provide crucial support to those in need and help to build a stronger, more resilient Virginia.

Find Resources

We’re proud to connect individuals and organizations with each other — and with the tools they need to make a difference in their communities. Whether you’re looking for ways to give back, guidance on how to start a new program or ways to boost your organizational capacity, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Collaborate & Help Shape Volunteerism in Virginia

Serve Virginia is committed to building a culture of service that mobilizes our people and resources to meet the needs of our communities. By collaborating with volunteers, organizations, and community leaders, we can help shape the future of volunteerism in Virginia.

About
Serve Virginia

Serve Virginia is the leading organization dedicated to promoting and supporting volunteerism and service in Virginia. We work with partners across the state to connect volunteers with opportunities, provide training and resources, and celebrate the impact of service.

What’s Your Volunteer Personality?

Pair your passion with purpose. Take our Volunteer Personality Quiz and find out which volunteer direction is best for you.