Volunteer Recognition
More than 2.2 million Virginians volunteer each year, about 34% of the Commonwealth!! This means over 231 million hours of service happen in communities each year. Volunteers make our lives better through increasing access to healthy food, building and maintaining parks and green spaces, spending time tutoring and mentoring—just to illustrate some of their impact! All together, this creates more than $5.5 billion in estimated economic impact.
Is there a volunteer in your life that you want to recognize? Someone known throughout your community for always being willing to show up and lend a hand? There are great ways to recognize and honor their service and commitment to helping others.
Virginia Recognition
For general requests and information about Serve Virginia awards, please contact VirginiaServiceInfo@dss.virginia.gov
Regional & National Recognition
Local Awards Programs
Stories of Service

Blazer Heating, Air, & Plumbing
Story of Service: Blazer Heating, Air, & Plumbing

Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries
Story of Service: Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries

Frank and Mae Antkievicz
Story of Service: Frank and Mae Antkievicz

Robert Schnapp
Story of Service: Robert Schnapp

Evan Nied
Story of Service: Evan Nied

McKesson Medical-Surgical
Story of Service: McKesson Medical-Surgical
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.