Honoring the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Service
Honor. Serve. Unite.
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Thousands of volunteers from across Virginia will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks by joining in acts of volunteer service as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. 9/11 Day is a chance to recapture the spirit of unity that swept the nation in the aftermath of 9/11, while paying tribute to the heroic first responders and countless others who serve to defend the nation’s freedom at home and around the globe. How will you serve on the 20th anniversary?
#911Day | #911DayofService | #UnitedWeServe | #NeverForget | #AmeriCorps | #DoingGood
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Your Feedback Could Get You
Into the Volunteerism Conference For Free!
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If you haven't completed the Virginia State of Volunteerism and Community Service Survey yet, there's still time and a new incentive! As a thank you for participating, we’ll be offering free registration to five individuals for our 2022 Service & Volunteerism Conference next spring! If you've previously taken the survey and want to be entered, click here. Please also share the survey link to as many of people in your organization as possible. Feel free to also post the link to your social media account to encourage even more participation. |
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September is National Preparedness Month |
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved.
Follow Ready.gov's National Preparedness Month Calendar below to get the word out and make our communities safer!
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Sept. 1-4 - Make a Plan
Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the CDC recommendations for coronavirus.
Sept. 5-11 - Build a Kit
Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the CDC.
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Sept. 12-18 - Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness
Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area. Learn how to make your home stronger. Check your insurance coverage.
Sept. 19-25 - Teach Youth About Preparedness
Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Team
Arrives in Richmond
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An AmeriCorps NCCC team (Delta 4) is in Richmond through the Enrichmond Foundation at Evergreen and East End Cemeteries for nearly two months. The team is serving until October 18th cleaning up the historic African American cemeteries following heavy storms. The hazardous conditions had caused the cemeteries to be temporarily closed to the general public. Check out the recent story about the team which aired on multiple media outlets in Richmond. |
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The Virginia Department of Social Services new Substance Abuse Disorder Ally Training Hub features tools and strategies to help better connect families to resources, increase SUD prevention activities, strengthen community collaboration, and promote recovery. The videos and additional resources support a community of prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction and enable staff to activate strategies and solutions, and encourage advocacy.
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Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll celebrates individuals who are using acts of service, kindness and civic engagement to create change in communities around the world. Deadline: September 7
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T-Mobile Hometown Grants invest big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding - up to $50,000 each - focused on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less. Deadline: Rolling
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Training Opportunities
Workshops and events are virtual unless otherwise noted.
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More Volunteer Opportunities |
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- Hurricane Ida - Ways to Help
- How to Help Afghan Refugees in Virginia
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VolunteerFest (Fairfax County, September 11)
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30th Annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring (Charlottesville, September 22)
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Celebrity Bagging Event (Southwest Virginia, November 23)
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Afghan Resettlement: Food Warehouse Volunteer (Fairfax, ongoing)
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Alzheimer’s Association's Walk to End Alzheimer’s (National Harbor, September 25 and DC, October 9
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CERT Basic Training (Alexandria, Ongoing)
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Deliver Meals to School Children (Alexandria, Ongoing)
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Development Committee Members - Volunteer Alexandria (Alexandria, Ongoing)
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Event Support Needed for Honoring Volunteers (Alexandria, September 30)
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Living Legends – Administrative Support (Alexandria, Ongoing)
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Fall School Supplies & Book Drive (Fredericksburg, Until September 10)
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#BeKind21 (Nationwide, September 1-30)
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Habitat for Humanity Build Projects (Richmond, Ongoing)
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Community ToolBank General Warehouse and Tool Maintenance (Richmond, Ongoing)
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Help Seniors Declutter and Organize (Arlington, Ongoing)
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Roadside Litter Clean Up (Danville, Ongoing)
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Lynchburg Blood Donor Ambassadors (Lynchburg, Ongoing)
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Food Pantry - Unloading & Organizing (Newport News, Ongoing)
- More September 11 Day of Service Projects
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Virginia Office on Volunteerism & Community Services
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