Hub connects volunteers, nonprofits

Virginia residents in rural communities that lack traditional volunteer centers now have a new way to find service opportunities through a statewide online platform launched by Serve Virginia. The free volunteer hub brings together thousands of opportunities from nonprofit organizations and community groups, allowing residents to search for projects, connect with organizations and track their volunteer hours. The initiative is particularly significant for rural areas, where residents and organizations often rely on word of mouth and personal connections to find volunteers. The platform also could become an important resource for Virginians seeking qualifying volunteer activities under new federal public assistance requirements, although how hours will be verified for those programs remains under development. Serve Virginia is a part of Virginia’s State Service Commission, which oversees the national service and AmeriCorps.

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