In the wake of dramatic changes to the AmeriCorps program nationwide, many members and program staff may be in an unexpected time of transition. At Serve Virginia, we are deeply grateful to each of you for your partnership and for all your efforts to strengthen the lives of others and to enrich our communities. Below are resources that may be of assistance if you or someone you know may be impacted. Please note that these resources will continue to be updated as we receive additional information.
Job Search & Career Resources
- You can receive free job search support, resume and cover letter review, and interview prep – as well as accessing training support and other educational opportunities for those who qualify – by visiting any of dozens of locally-administered Virginia Career Works center across the Commonwealth. You can find the location closest to you by visiting www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx
- Visit VirginiaHasJobs.com for more information about open positions in the public and private sectors, organized by industry and region.
- The Virginia state government currently has over 4,500 available career opportunities in a broad variety of fields, with locations statewide. Visit jobs.virginia.gov to search for a mission-focused opportunity that works for you.
- Job Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors on Saturday, May 3: Recruiters and hiring managers from a variety of employment sectors will participate including from health care, information technology, local government, the military, consumer electronics, accounting and finance, and federal government professional services. Hosted by Congressman Don Beyer, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County, and Fairfax County. Complementary professional photographic headshots will also be offered.
- Make plans to attend the free event, "Excelling Beyond the Federal Workforce" on Friday, May 9, 9am-12pm, in Alexandria, VA. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in partnership with the City of Alexandria are hosting a morning of workshops and one-on-one interaction opportunities for former federal workers and contractors. Attendees can attend different workshops to freshen up on resume writing and interviewing, as well as practice one-on-one interviewing with skilled SHRM employees. In addition, the City of Alexandria will provide information about current job openings and other resources will be available.
Opportunities in Nonprofit Organizations & Higher Education
- Current job openings with Virginia nonprofits, higher education institutions & community organizations:
- To find other local nonprofit organizations and explore other service opportunities, connect with your local Volunteer Center: ServeVirginia.org/get-involved/volunteer-center-network/
Upskilling & Reskilling
- The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) offers a variety of credentials along with programs that you may be eligible for that can provide financial assistance, like G3, FastForward, and more. Visit vccs.edu for more information and tools to help determine whether these programs may be right for you.
- Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), in partnership with NVC and Virginia Career Works, is supporting displaced federal workers and government contractors through NOVAnext, a program offering opportunities to reskill, upskill, and re-enter the workforce. Eligible participants can access tuition-free courses in high-demand fields like IT, program management, human resources, and Generative AI, along with expert-led workshops on job search strategies.
- The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority offers career resources as well as a recorded webinar to support you in looking for a job.
- Bay Consortium Region Virginia Career Works Centers offer a range of employment and training programs for job seekers, including:
- My Skills My Future offers a career assessment tool to find a best fit for what's next.
- My Career Advisor offers resume building support, career development resources, and online trainings for job seekers.
- For individuals up through age 24, the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Youth Program offers Job Preparation Skills, Apprenticeship Opportunities, Interview Coaching, Training Opportunities, Resume Building, and Paid and Unpaid Work Experience.
- If you are a Virginian with a disability, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) can connect you to meaningful careers and job training programs in high-demand, high-growth industries. Working with a vocational rehabilitation counselor, DARS can help you set and achieve career goals and pursue training, apprenticeships, certifications, or credentials tailored to your needs. Get started with the Pathways to Careers program or learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation through DARS.
Mental Health Support & Other Assistance
For other needs presented by this sudden transition, there are free resources available both in-person and virtually.
- For mental health support, call or text 988 for 24/7 support. By calling 988, you can get free, immediate help from a trained crisis worker 24/7 if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.
- You can access other virtual or in-person mental health support through Virginia’s network of free and charitable clinics. Find your local clinic here: VirginiaTeleMentalHealth.org/accesscare. A complete list of free clinics that offer other health services can be found here: VaFreeClinics.org/clinics-in-virginia
- For other services, like referrals for housing or utility assistance, information about finding childcare, and more, call 211 or text “service” to 247-211 to be matched with a live agent to help provide resources for a wide range of community needs.
- Hunger Free America Resources
- By Phone: Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other social services available near your location.
- By Text: Text the automated service at 914-342-7744. with a question that may contain a keyword such as “SNAP,” “food," “summer,” “meals,” etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.
- Online: https://findfood.hungerfreeamerica.org
National Service Resources
Do you have a resource you'd like to share? Email virginiaserviceinfo@dss.virginia.gov.
