Contact Gina Namay at (304) 558-0111 to register to attend one of five technical assistance meetings for the following grant opportunities:

Below you will find a link to news releases and media advisories related to Volunteer West Virginia programs and services.

2010

• February 25 - Limited Time Remains for Statewide Volunteer Award Nominations
• February 15 - Wheeling Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• February 2 - Governor Seeks Statewide Nominations for Volunteer Awards
• January 25 - Business Volunteer Council Seeks Statewide Nominations for Volunteer Awards
• January 18 - West Virginians Urged to Help in Haiti Relief Efforts
• January 12 - West Virginians Encouraged to Volunteer on MLK Day
• January 6 - Energy Express Program Shows Tremendous Impact on Children Throughout the State

2009

• October 28 - Beckley Informational Session Explains AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities
• October 26 - Three Year Environmental Youth Program Recognizes Successes and Challenges at Year-End Celebration
• October 26 - Beckley Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• October 22 - Volunteers Make a Difference for Annual Day of Service
• October 15 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members to be Sworn In for Year of Service to West Virginia
• October 14 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members to be Sworn In for Year of Service to West Virginia
• October 12 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members to be Sworn In for Year of Service to West Virginia
• October 6 - Beckley Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• September 17 - First Lady Encourages West Virginians to be "Ready" for Emergencies in Honor of National Preparedness Month
• September 14 - West Virginians Encouraged to be "Ready" for Emergencies in Honor of National Preparedness Month
• September 8 - ReadyWV! Initiative Unveiled at State Citizen Corps Council Meeting
• August 26 - Schools and Families Encouraged to be "Ready" for Emergencies as Part of National Preparedness Month
• August 17 - September is National Preparedness Month: Homeowners, Renters and Businesses are Encouraged to Plan Before Disaster Strikes
• August 17 - Statewide Food Drive Culminates on New National Day of Service
• July 13 - Statewide Businesses Gain Insight on Volunteerism as a Business Strategy
• July 7 - Emergency Preparedness Workshops Offer Tips and Tools for Businesses
• June 16 - State Volunteer Conference Offers Something for Everyone
• June 10 - Businesses Invited to Explore Sustainable Volunteer Efforts at Annual Institute
• June 1 - Barbour County Woman Honored with Governor's Service Award for Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy
• June 1 - Berkeley County Woman Honored with Governor's Service Award for Free Dental Clinic Initiative
• June 1 - Two Cabell County Youth Honored with Governor's Service Award
• June 1 - Generation Charleston Earns Prestigious Governor's Service Award
• June 1 - Two Greenbrier County Entities Honored with Governor's Service Award
• June 1 - Two from Harrison County to Receive Awards for Service
• June 1 - The Hope Shop Earns Prestigious Governor's Service Award
• June 1 - Raleigh County Newspaper Honored with Governor's Service Award
• June 1 - Jackson County Woman Honored with Governor's Service Award for Years of Service as a Foster Grandparent
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Barbour County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Braxton County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Calhoun County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Clay County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Lincoln County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Mason County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for McDowell County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Mingo County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Roane County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Summers County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Webster County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Wirt County Residents
• May 27 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Wyoming County Residents
• May 26 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Several West Virginia Counties
• May 26 - 2009 Governor's Service Award Recipients Named
• April 20 - Business Volunteers Honored During National Volunteer Week
• April 17 - Business Volunteers Honored During National Volunteer Week
• March 19 - State Volunteer Agency Offers New Funding Opportunities through National Service Programs
• March 12 - Limited Time Remains for Statewide Volunteer Award Nominations
• March 12 - Individuals and Schools Benefit from One-Time-Only Training Opportunity that Teaches Youth to Prepare for Emergencies
• February 17 - Huntington Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• February 3 - Governor Seeks Statewide Nominations for Volunteer Awards
• February 2 - Huntington Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• January 10 - Martin Luther King Day Opportunities Logged Online

2008

• October 16 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members Sworn In for Year of Service to West Virginia
• October 14 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members Sworn In for Year of Service to West Virginia
• October 9 - Eastern Panhandle Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• September 26 - Eastern Panhandle Businesses Invited to Explore Corporate Volunteerism with First Lady
• September 15 - State Volunteer Commission Offers New Funding Opportunities Through National Service Programs
• July 15 - Governor to Honor Statewide Volunteers
• July 15 - State Volunteer Conference Offers Something for Everyone
• July 15 - Ten Individuals, Organizations and Businesses Honored by Governor for Volunteer Efforts
• July 15 - Statewide Businesses Gain Insight on Volunteerism as a Business Strategy
• July 14 - State Volunteer Conference Offers Something for Everyone
• June 13 - State Volunteer Conference Offers Something for Everyone
• June 10 - Statewide Book Drive Seeks to Address Literacy Issues in West Virginia
• June 9 - Kanawha County Youth to Receive Award for Educational Comic Book About Cancer
• June 9 - Calhoun County Man to Receive Governor's Service Award for Lifetime Devoted to Scouting
• June 9 - Braxton County Man Honored for Technology Advancements with Governor's Service Award
• June 9 - Summers County Man to Receive Award for John Henry Days Festival
• June 9 - Jonathan Powell Hope Foundation Earns Prestigious Governor's Service Award
• June 9 - Putnam County Woman to Receive Governor's Service Award for Volunteer Work
• June 9 - Fayette County Woman to Receive Governor's Service Award for Community Center Work
• June 9 - Two Kanawha County Businesses Honored with Governor's Service Award
• June 9 - Wyoming County Artist to Receive Governor's Service Award for Lifetime Achievement
• June 5 - State of Emergency Prompts Disaster Volunteer Opportunities
• May 13 - Putnam County Commissioner Celebrates National AmeriCorps Week as "AmeriCorps Member for a Day"
• May 8 - State Volunteer Agency to Promote Service and Disability Awareness at Power Park
• March 24 - Statewide Focus Groups to Assess Volunteer Matching Database
• March 24 - Funding Opportunities Now Available through Statewide Watershed Service-Learning Program
• March 20 - Statewide Teleconference Offers Opportunity to Improve Corporate Volunteer Efforts
• March 12 - State Volunteer Agency Promotes Benefits of Volunteerism at Spring Job Fest
• March 8 - Limited Time Remains for Statewide Volunteer Award Nominations
• March 6 - First Round of National '08 AmeriCorps Funding Supports Three West Virginia Programs
• March 3 - Energy Express AmeriCorps Recruiting for Summer Members throughout West Virginia
• February 27 - Statewide Organization Offers Businesses Tools for Community Involvement
• February 20 - Governor Seeks Statewide Nominations for Volunteer Awards
• January 29 - Business Volunteer Programs Hoping to Gain Momentum in the Mountain State in 2008
• January 18 - Community Welcomed to MLK Center for Afternoon Events
• January 17 - Hundreds Submit "West Virginia's Dream" Art for MLK Day Event
• January 10 - Martin Luther King Day Opportunities Logged Online

2007

• December 4 - "West Virginia's Dream" is Theme of 2008 Martin Luther King Day and Statewide Mail Art Project
• November 28 - West Virginians Asked to Nominate Local Heroes for National Award
• November 7 - AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities Available to WV Communities Via Information Sessions Offered in South Charleston and Bridgeport
• November 1 - Service-Learning for Youth is Key Focus for Watershed Institute
• October 22 - Building Better Communities Key to "Make a Difference Day" Efforts Throughout State

For more information about any of the information you see above, please contact Mitzi Miller at (304) 558-0111 or email mitzi.miller@wv.gov.