COVID Changes Reminder: If your 2020-2021 approved program design and/or member activities have been impacted by COVID-19, please be sure to keep your Program Officer informed and fill out a Program Change Request Form as appropriate and as soon as possible.

For more information on the Virginia Service Commission's policy and FAQs on AmeriCorps and COVID-19, please see the Virginia COVID-19 Program FAQs.

2021 Virginia National Service Awards - AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors members who have performed outstanding service to their communities are honored each year at a special ceremony at the Virginia Volunteerism and Service Conference. This is a fantastic opportunity to, not only shine a light on your incredible members, but also build widespread positive support for National Service. Categories include AmeriCorps State, AmeriCorps VISTA, RSVP, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and AmeriCorps Alums. Nominations for this year's awards are now being accepted! The deadline for nominations is 5pm EST, March 25, 2021. 

2021 Virginia AmeriCorps Mid-Year Opening Day Wrap-Up - Thanks to everyone who attended the Mid-Year Opening Day event on February 5th! The members were very attentive and actively engaged with our speakers. We hope that the information provided was meaningful and helpful for them as they continue their service year. Please remind your members to complete the event evaluation survey asap. We value their opinions and welcome their feedback! All of the recordings and materials can be found on the Resource Portal under Member Resources.

2021 ASC National Service Training Virtual Conference (May 4-7) - Save the date for ASC's annual national service conference! VSC will cover the cost to attend for one Program Director and one staff member for each AmeriCorps State program in our portfolio. Registration information is coming soon! Visit the Conference Website for more information.

2021 Virginia Volunteerism Conference (May 11-13, 2021) - Early bird registration for this annual conference is opening soon! This will be a virtual event this year. The VSC will cover up to two (2) registrations per AmeriCorps program and scholarships will again be available. Your Program Director will receive a special, individualized Discount Code for your program for these two free registrations. Scholarships will open soon as well, so stay tuned!

SAVE THE DATE! Virginia AmeriCorps Program Director's Conference (July 26-30) - The 2021 Program Director's Conference will be virtual this year. We have some exciting content planned this year that has been specially-designed for you and your program needs. Mark your calendars now!

AmeriCorps Announces Key Positions - AmeriCorps recently announced the appointments of seven top service and civic engagement experts to key positions. In these roles, they will support the Biden administration’s agenda, focusing on four of the most urgent challenges of our time: COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity, and climate change. Among those named today: More