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.
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.
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.
Stories of Service
Virginians are making a real difference in their communities by volunteering their time and talents. Every day, we hear remarkable stories about how our volunteers have helped those around them. Know someone who is always helping others? We’d love to hear their story.

OrthoVirginia
Story of Service: OrthoVirginia

Governor McAuliffe Honors Volunteers
Story of Service: Governor McAuliffe Honors Volunteers

Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union
Story of Service: Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union

James Taylor
Story of Service: James Taylor
Sarahbeth Vernon
Story of Service: Sarahbeth Vernon
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.