The Virginia Service Commission (VSC) operates within the Virginia Department of Social Services, an executive branch agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and leads national service and community volunteerism for the entire state by setting priorities for service and volunteerism, serving as catalysts and ambassadors for service, creating a sustainable infrastructure for service and volunteerism, and developing resources for the Commonwealth. In addition to overseeing the annual grant competition that awards funding to AmeriCorps State and other community service programs, VSC actively works to determine community needs, set policy and program priorities, provide training and assistance, support national days of service, promote service and volunteering, and actively recognize individuals and organizations from all sectors for their contributions within their communities . VSC is supported by the Virginia Service Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, works intimately with the Volunteer Center Network of Virginia, and is guided by the Governor's Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism. The Virginia Service Commission regularly offers training for nonrpofit organizations in volunteer management, connects partners across the sector, facilitates the Virginia Volunteer Center Network and more.