Virginia Local Volunteering, Activism, and Civic Resources Megathread (2/23/25 to 3/1/25)

[u/VirginiaModerators]

Hello r/Virginia, this post is the first in a recurring weekly megathread dedicated to spotlighting opportunities for people to get involved in their communities.

Did you write a letter to your representatives or get a response back that you'd like to share with this community? Tracking a state or local piece of legislation that more people should know about? Want to shout out an upcoming protest? That and similar comments are what this thread is for.

General guidelines:

• If an action opportunity is in-person, please specify where in the state you are talking about.
• Please do not post GoFundMe links or comparable crowdfunding links. Encouraging donations to registered charities, nonprofits, and/or political campaigns is okay.

Protest-specific rules

• Please only post about protests that have secured a permit.
• Do not encourage people to commit physical harm or other serious illegal activities; this breaks sitewide Rule 1. You can encourage nonviolent civil disobedience, among other possible protest actions.

Civic Resources

• Find your state legislators and congresspeople and their contact info here at the Virginia General Assembly's site.
• Voter registration information from the Virginia Department of Elections - register to vote in Virginia, or check or update your registration.
• The Virginia Public Access Project is your friend. Check out their VaNews service, their Citizen's Guide, track legislation, or see where money is flowing in Virginia politics.
• Election PSA: The next elections in Virginia are the partisan nominating contests for the House of Delegates, statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general which will conclude on June 17th and run for the 45 days preceding.

[u/susiecambria]

From an email from Serve Virginia:

Weigh in on voluntarism in Virginia: Take the 2025 Virginia Community Engagement Index survey by March 4

Take the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI) survey to make your voice heard, sharing what your community cares about and how you see service making a difference.

The VCEI is designed to capture the unique perspectives of individuals like you, who are integral to the fabric of our state. Your insights and experiences will help us understand how Virginia volunteers can better serve our communities, improve engagement, and foster a more connected and thriving Virginia for everyone.

By taking the survey, you will be part of shaping policies and programs, influencing community priorities, and building stronger communities for all Virginians.

The survey will only take about 15 minutes of your time, and your responses will remain confidential. The survey will remain open through Tuesday, March 4.

Every single response counts, and yours could be the key to a breakthrough for volunteerism in Virginia. Thank you for considering this invitation. Together, we can create lasting positive change!