Office of Public Information Volunteer Loudoun

The Loudoun County Volunteer program provides information, referral, training, and recognition of volunteer activities in Loudoun County. The Volunteer Services program helps solve community problems through volunteerism, the Leadership Loudoun program, agency consulting and training, and a school/community partnership. Some of the documents on this page require Adobe Reader, which may be downloaded here for free.

News & Announcements

Click here to view information about what's currently happening with Volunteer Loudoun.

Volunteer Loudoun has announced the recipients of the 2009 Student Scholarships!

• Volunteer Loudoun Selects 2009 Student Scholarship Recipients

The winners of the 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Awards have been announced!

• Board of Supervisors Recognizes 2009 Outstanding Volunteers

Special Programs

Volunteer Loudoun Offers a Volunteer Management Training Series. Please check back in the fall of 2009 for registration information.

Course 1: Understanding Volunteering – volunteer trends in the U.S.; characteristics of effective volunteer programs; and volunteer motivation models.

Course 2: Planning Your Volunteer Program – conducting basic needs assessments; creating volunteer position descriptions; and developing a purpose statement, policies and budget.

Course 3: Recruiting & Placing Volunteers – developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages; accessing underutilized volunteers; and interviewing volunteers for optimal placement.

Course 4: Orienting & Training Volunteers – identifying training needs; building a training session; and effective training delivery.

Course 5: Supervising Volunteers – defining and communicating expectations; supervising and recognizing people with different motivations; and developing a recognition plan.

Course 6: Evaluating Your Volunteer Program – deciding what to evaluate; assessing volunteer satisfaction, management and outcomes; and using evaluation information.

Outstanding Volunteer Awards

This annual program honors organizations and residents of Loudoun County who donate time and service to their community.  We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals who volunteer for your organization and/or who are residents of Loudoun County who have provided distinguished community service during the last year. This is your opportunity to show appreciation to someone deserving of public recognition. Information about the recipients of the 2009 awards is online:

• 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipients 

Student Volunteer Program

The correct deadline for submitting Student Volunteer Hours Forms is May 1.  The May 15 deadline is incorrect. 

• Youth Volunteer Directory
• Student Volunteer Hours Form
• President's Volunteer Service Award
• Student Volunteer of the Month Awards
• Student Volunteer of the Month Process & Criteria
• Student Volunteer Scholarship Program
• Student Volunteer Scholarship Application 

2008-2009 Scholarship Recipients Announced

Volunteer Loudoun has selected the recipients of the 2009 Student Volunteer Scholarships. Details...

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the scholarship program. Platinum ($5,000 and above), Gold ($1,500), Silver ($1,000) and Bronze ($500) recognition is given to sponsors for their generous donations. To learn more or to make a contribution, click here.

Thank you to the following sponsor(s) for the 2009 scholarships:  Hospital Corporation of America, Leadership Loudoun and The Sterling Foundation.

1-800-volunteer.org

You may use the 1-800-Volunteer.org website to look for volunteer opportunities by following one of the links below.

• Volunteers and Organizations: Log in to your account
• More information about Volunteer Loudoun and its programs
• Register your organization's volunteer opportunities
• Looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Public Information Office
Lisa Rose, Volunteer Loudoun Coordinator
1 Harrison Street, S.E., 4th Floor
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-0113
e-mail: pivs@loudoun.gov

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Through the Area Agency on Aging, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation, provides an opportunity for individuals ages 55 and older to utilize their skills, life experience and fulfill the desire to participate in their community. A wide range of volunteer opportunities are available to seniors with varying levels of skills and interests.

RSVP volunteers work at sites throughout Loudoun County including, Senior Centers, healthcare facilities, museums, parks and nature preserves as well as with service programs such as Home-Delivered Meals, the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP), and helping low-income residents prepare their tax returns.

Please contact the RSVP Office for a program information packet.

RSVP Office
215 Depot Court, S.E.
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-0257 (V/TTY)