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Andrew Richards
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Andrew Richards
Andrew Richards, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps National Service Alum of the Year Andrew Richards served from 2017-18 as a Resource Crew Leader with the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion. He and his team served by battling invasive species conducting prescribed burns, applying herbicides/pesticides, and maintaining trails. Andrew also participated in various restoration projects throughout the region, including helping to restore native species habitat and completing a new trail for the Virginia State Parks system. He led his crew by adopting modern technology and introducing new methods of data tracking and reporting to the program. Andrew made the most of his service experience and fell in love with the town and the people in the region. Now that his service term has ended, he continues to live in Marion and is an employee with Virginia State Parks. Read more Volunteer Stories! Submit a Story!
 
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Virginia Lottery

Story of Service: Virginia Lottery

As a member of the Virginia Volunteerism Network, the Virginia Lottery’s mission is to contribute to Virginia’s future one play at a time. The Lottery responsibly creates and regulates games, experiences, and fun to benefit K-12 public education and Virginia initiatives. “Our commitment to the community and our beneficiaries extends past the profit that we return to K-12 education," says Khalid Jones, Virginia Lottery Executive Director. "We make sure that we are present, in person, and engaged in the spirit of volunteerism. For me, this commitment is deeply personal and highly important." The Virginia Lottery has taken an active and positive...
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Health Wagon

Story of Service: Health Wagon

Congratulations to the Health Wagon of Wise - winner of the 2019 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Award for Outstanding Faith-Based Organization! For more than 25 years, the Health Wagon has provided compassionate, quality health care to the medically under-served individuals and families in the Appalachian Mountains. Originally sent to the region in 1980 by the Richmond Catholic Diocese, Sister Bernie Kenny began dispensing healthcare from her Volkswagen Beetle. Today, the Health Wagon is a free, mobile clinic and two stationary clinics delivering quality health care which last year treated more than 4,000 of the neediest individuals in Southwestern Virginia – 86...
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Rachel Haines

Story of Service: Rachel Haines

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Change the World RVA

Story of Service: Change the World RVA

For many kids, high school and college is an exciting and memorable time in their lives. But imagine what it would be like to go through this challenging and important phase without family support, without the tools to learn, and without a place to sleep at night. Change the World RVA, winner of the 2016 Governor's Award for Outstanding Community Organization, is the only organization in Central Virginia specifically addressing the needs of high school and college students who face homelessness. An all-volunteer organization, Change the World saw an overwhelming need in the community – with nearly 1,800 homeless students...
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Nethan Reddy

Story of Service: Nethan Reddy

Nethan Reddy recently completed his year-long term of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) as a Substance Use Abatement VISTA. In this role, he was tasked with working on and implementing programs and policies that deal with substance use, especially as it impacts families. Nethan reflects, “I still remember, the position description said that the North Star of the position was to work towards ‘keeping families together’ and I thought that was a good thing to do. From a clinical perspective, it is clear that disordered substance use can do a number on...
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Justin Hu & Shayla Young

Story of Service: Justin Hu & Shayla Young

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