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

2012

Sept. 4 - Ninth Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) Encourages West Virginians to "Pledge to Prepare"
Aug. 30 - Matching Mini Grants Available for Service Projects from State Business Volunteer Council
July 24 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers "Shock of the Possible" to Attendees
July 20 - Putnam County Business to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Brooke County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Jefferson County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Kanawha County Woman and Business to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Harrison County Family to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Mason County Man to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Wyoming County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Cabell County Youth and Business to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Wood County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
July 20 - Eleven to be Honored with a 2012 Governor's Service Award
July 16 - Limited Number of Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for 19 Counties
June 5 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers Something for Everyone
May 10 - Matching Mini Grants Available for Service Projects from State Business Volunteer Council
April 19 - Governor Issues Proclamation for National Volunteer Week
April 12 - Disaster Preparedness is Focus of Upcoming Business "Lunch and Learn"
March 14 - Limited Time Remains for State Volunteer Award Nominations
February 1 - Matching Mini Grants Available for Service Projects from State Business Volunteer Council
February 1 - Governor Seeks Nominations for Statewide Volunteer Awards

2011

December 20 - Local Veterans Served Nearly 400 Meals to Homeless and Others During Holiday Service Project
December 6 - Local Veterans Coordinate Effort to Help Homeless and Others During Holiday Season
December 1 - Disaster Preparedness is Focus of Upcoming "Business Lunch and Learn"
October 19 - Statewide AmeriCorps Members to be Sworn in for Year of Service to West Virginia
October 19 - Volunteers Make a Difference for Annual Day of Service
September 27 - 17th Annual Search Underway for West Virginia's Top Youth Volunteers
September 12 - Informational Sessions Explain AmeriCorps and Citizen Corps Funding Opportunities
September 2 - Local Organizations to Remember 9/11 with Ceremonies and Service Projects
September 1 - Eighth Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) Encourages West Virginians to Remember and Prepare
August 8 - 2011 Governor's Service Award Recipients to be Honored
August 4 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers Strategies for Excelling Amidst Change
August 3 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers Something for Everyone
June 14 - Raleigh County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Marion County Youth to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Upshur County Organization to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Jefferson County Organization to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Parkersburg Man to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Three from Kanawha County to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Cabell County Man to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 14 - Harrison County Man to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
May 26 - US Senators Rockefeller, Manchin and Gov. Tomblin Announce
Latest AmeriCorps Grants
April 13 - Three West Virginia Businesses Honored with a Business Volunteerism Award
March 17 - Limited Time Remains for Statewide Volunteer Award Nominations
February 2 - Governor Seeks Statewide Nominations for Volunteer Awards

2010

October 1 - Businesses Invited to Explore Sustainable Volunteer Efforts at Annual Institute
September 29 - State Volunteer Agency Welcomes New Director
September 7 - 16th Annual Search Underway for West Virginia's Top Youth Leaders
September 7 - Texting Drill at Marshall vs. WVU Game Promotes National Preparedness Month (NPM)
September 1 - Schools and Families Encouraged to be "Ready" for Emergencies as Part of National Preparedness Month
September 1 - Seventh Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) Helps West Virginians Take Steps to Becoming Prepared
July 19 - Faces of Leadership Offers Something for Everyone
July 19 - 2010 Governor's Service Award Recipients to be Honored
July 6 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers Unique Look at Analyzing a Community's Strengths in Keynote Address
July 6 - Faces of Leadership Conference Offers Lessons on Leading in the 21st Century
June 10 - West Virginia First Lady to Serve as Spokesperson for National Emergency Planning Drill
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Barbour County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Braxton County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Calhoun County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Clay County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Lincoln County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Mason County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for McDowell County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Mingo County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Roane County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Summers County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Webster County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Wirt County Residents
June 9 - Limited Scholarships to State Volunteer Conference Available for Wyoming County Residents
June 1 - Raleigh County Organization to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Monongalia County Man to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Two from Harrison County to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Two from Kanawha County to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Calhoun County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Mason County Quilt Trail Earns Prestigious Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Roane County Youth to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award
June 1 - Mercer County Woman to be Honored with a Governor's Service Award for Lifetime Achievement
May 13 - Local Businesses Donate Products, Time and Effort for National Service Memorial
May 7 - Advisory: Volunteers to Help with Washington Street Clean-Up in Honor of National AmeriCorps Week
May 3 - Volunteers to Help with Washington Street Clean-Up in Honor of National AmeriCorps Week
April 20 - Six Businesses Awarded with a Business Volunteerism Award
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 Vince at (304) 558-0111 or email mitzi.vince@wv.gov .

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