Leadership Loudoun

Seventeen classes have now graduated from Leadership Loudoun, creating a membership network of 389 community leaders representing business, government, nonprofit, human services, and faith-based organizations.  Members serve on over 500 commissions, committees and boards and have created and/or sponsored many meaningful community impact projects that leave a legacy of service for the community.

Volunteer Loudoun School Volunteer Award Program

In recognition of student volunteerism in Loudoun County, the Volunteer Loudoun Services Board has established scholarships for graduating seniors from each Loudoun County public and private high schools and from the home school community.

In support of the Student Volunteer Program, the scholarships recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the Loudoun County community through their volunteer efforts.  Different from traditional scholarships, the Volunteer Loudoun Student Scholarships place more emphasis on a demonstrated interest in and service to the community than on academic or athletic excellence.

The Volunteer Award Program promotes interaction and volunteer assistance between Loudoun County schools and community services.  Student volunteer hours are recognized and rewarded from the elementary to high school level.  Students who have reported their hours collectively, volunteer an average of 23,000 hours per year.  Students in public and private schools and hom-schooled students have the opportunity to receive a $500 or $1000 scholarship.  Pending available funds, VL also awards as much as $4,000 to one most outstanding student each year.  Since 2000, VL has awarded over $76,000 in college scholarships.  $100 monthly contributions are made to charitable organizations on behalf of students who receive a Monthly Student Volunteer of the Month Award.  The contribution is made to a charity of the student's choice.

It is the goal of the Volunteer Loudoun Services Board to provide opportunities and to encourage students to become active in their community through volunteer service.  The scholarships have been established to acknowledge and reward that service.  The Volunteer Loudoun Student Scholarships are funded each year through contributions from county businesses and civic groups.  Contributors to the scholarship fund are recognized as the scholarship sponsors.

Applications are made available each year in January.  The deadline for submission is the first Monday in April.  To obtain an application, contact Volunteer Loudoun at 703-737-8424, visit your high school guidance office, or click here to download.

Volunteer Loudoun Presidents Volunteer Service Award Program

Volunteer Loudoun recognizes students from grades K-12 for their commitment to the community.  Students are asked to record their volunteer hours using our Student Volunteer Hours Form, which can be obtained in the Volunteer Loudoun office, through each school's guidance office, or by clicking here.

Students who perform 1-99 hours of community services will be recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by the Volunteer Loudoun Board President.  Students who perform 100 or more hours will be recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation, a Certificate of Excellence, signed by the President of the United States and a Presidential Excellence pin.  Award recognition will take place at the students' end-of-the-year award ceremony at school.  The deadline for submission is the second Friday in May.  For more information, contact the Loudoun Volunteer Services office at 703-777-0113 or e-mail pivs@loudoun.gov.

Volunteer Loudoun Annual Recognition Program

This annual program honors organizations and residents of Loudoun County who donate time and service to their community.  We invite you to nominate outstanding volunteers who work for your organization and/or who are residents of Loudoun County who have provided distinguished community service.  This is your opportunity to show appreciation to someone deserving public recognition. 

Outstanding Volunteer Nomination Forms are available by February 1 each year.  The deadline for submission is the second Friday in March.  The annual ceremony is held in April during National Volunteer Week.  To obtain a nomination form, contact Volunteer Loudoun at 703-777-0113, apply on-line, or click here to download.

Volunteer Loudoun Student Volunteer of the Month

Organizations and individuals are invited to submit nominations for Student Volunteer of the Month.  Nominations may be sent to the Loudoun Volunteer Services office at 1 Harrison Street, SE, Leesburg, VA  20175, faxed to 703-771-5841, or e-mailed to pivs@loudoun.gov.  Include the name and contact number of the nominator, the student's name, and the description of the volunteer service.

Nominations are brought before the Student Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition Committee for award selection.  If selected, the student will be recognized with a certificate of appreciation and be announced in the local media.

Volunteer Management Training Series

This six-course series, developed by the Points of Light Foundation, is a high-quality, comprehensive set of courses in volunteer management.  Emphasis is placed on learning the steps to successful volunteer program development; developing volunteer recruitment and supervisiion skills; and planning ways to improve existing volunteer programs.  Since its inception in 2007, VL has trained many volunteer managers who now have the tools necessary for running successful volunteer programs.

Volunteer Loudoun Teams with National Make a Difference Day

Since October 2004, Volunteer Loudoun has locally sponsored the National Make a Difference Day event of neighbors helping neighbors, an annual event in coordination with National Make a Difference Day, sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network.   VL selected the Community Holiday Coalition as its original service project in an effort to bring the community together to help serve those in need around the Holidays.   With an overwhelming response from the community, VL has been able to help assist over 2,200 families during the holidays with donations worth more than $245,000.  Thank you for your support!  Read more.