According to noted author Margaret Wheatley, “A leader is anyone who steps forward to help.”  West Virginia needs communities full of leaders willing to step up to address community needs.

• Through Leadership Plenty, the Commission can bring grassroots leadership training to your community or organization.
• Volunteering and national service are great ways to practice leadership skills while making a difference in your community.  Through Volunteer West Virginia, you can find volunteer opportunities that teach you new skills and make important contacts.
• How much time you spend volunteering is up to you.  You can start with a one- time Special Service Days project or make a commitment to serve up to a year in a national service program.
• Through AmeriCorps, you learn how to meet real needs in your community, earn a living allowance while you serve, and receive an education award at the end of your service to continue your education, like the GI Bill.  Through the National Service Directory, you can locate other opportunities to serve in your area.
• Project FLOW develops young leaders through service-learning and makes grants to youth-serving and environmental organizations.
• Learn how to lead volunteers effectively by attending Volunteer Management Basics training.  These three-hour workshops are scheduled regularly at locations around the state and are listed in the SkillBuilder.
• Recognize volunteer leaders in your community through the Governor’s Service Awards. Given annually, these awards are given to exemplary community service leaders of all ages, from elementary school students to seniors.