Serve Virginia

06/05/2026

We love hearing stories of those who take pride in helping others! Thank you Don for your service. If you have a story to share, tag Serve Virginia in your stories. Read Don's full story ==> https://www.hanovercounty.gov/876/The-Hanover-Review?fbclid=IwY2xjawSP2AhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpOFJicmJzTklFWXJ5bzNsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvm674wZPGjl5PWQfeGxy_uoxY2EDLjShABPHcWKYB_kxM6m3QTkGUtZye8E_aem_YWdncwDzrTtXH1ayv9SbvTCYJj-o&brid=YWdncwEruKoiBKLWDcHsPAVlVTR9 -441c18c8542ecb7431848940fd639643

After a 42-year career, Don Ward wasn't looking to slow down — he was looking for another way to serve.

Today, Don is helping Hanover residents gain the confidence and skills to support their neighbors when emergencies happen through Hanover CERT. As an instructor and volunteer leader, he believes anyone can make a difference. 💚💛

"The mantra I live by is the golden rule," Don said. "This group gives me the confidence to know that I can be there for someone else."

Read Don's story and learn how Hanover CERT is helping build a safer, stronger community in the latest edition of The Hanover Review ➡️ www.hanovercounty.gov/876.

06/01/2026

The deadline for nominations is June 30! Let's recognize those who are putting in work across the Commonwealth. Nominate a voluteer, service leader, organization or corporation today!

👉https://servevirginia.org/awards/governors-awards/

05/27/2026

We've all been there - you're in a difficult situation with a volunteer and you don't know what to do. 🤔Sometimes it's just a situation where you can't make everyone happy, but sometimes you're in an ethical dilemma - torn between two or more of the core values for leading and managing volunteers.

How do you know if you're in an ethical dilemma, and what should you do to ensure that you make the right decision?

Join the webinar, Ethics and Decision Making When Leading Volunteers with Jennifer Bennett, CVA and Faiza Venzant, CVA, Tuesday June 9, 2026 | 2:00pm- 3:00pm EST

✅Register at cvacert.org/speakersseries

05/27/2026

Sponsored By Youth Mental Health Corps | At just 24 years old, Marissa Garcia is already changing lives in a way that feels both quiet and monumental — like a steady heartbeat behind the scenes of a bustling high school.

05/27/2026

Virginia is proud to partner with Youth Mental Health Corps for a second year —and the impact is real. Young adults are building careers in behavioral health and changing what mental health support looks like for the 44,000+ community members they've served.

https://servevirginia.org/mental-health/

05/26/2026

You can learn more at https://servevirginia.org/mental-health/. Join the Youth Mental Health Corps or be a host site!

05/26/2026

Check this out! The Youth Mental Health Corps was featured on the The Jennifer Hudson Show! We love when volunteers are recognized for their service! Thank you Jennifer Hudson!

Sponsored By Youth Mental Health Corps | At just 24 years old, Marissa Garcia is already changing lives in a way that feels both quiet and monumental — like a steady heartbeat behind the scenes of a bustling high school.

05/22/2026

Poolside moments need a watchful eye.

As families head into the long weekend, remember that supervision is the strongest layer of protection. Children can slip into the water in seconds — even while sitting on the edge. Drowning is fast and silent.

Learn how to keep kids safe around water at dss.virginia.gov/water.

05/22/2026

Nominations are open NOW! If you know an organization, a community member or a colleague who deserves some recognition, nominate them today!

https://servevirginia.org/awards/governors-awards/