Employment Assistance Services

If you are required to participate in work or community engagement activities in order to obtain benefits, support is available. These trusted statewide resources can help you find job opportunities, develop new skills and take your next steps with confidence. 

• Virginia Works connects job seekers with statewide employment opportunities, workforce centers, training programs and workforce development services to support long‑term career stability. 

• Virginia Job Placement works closely with participants to explore careers and obtain and maintain employment in their community. 

• Virginia Employment Commission provides unemployment services, job listings, labor market information and workforce programs that help you secure and maintain employment. 

• Virginia Jobs serves as the Commonwealth's official job board, listing thousands of public and private employment opportunities across Virginia. 

Volunteer Assistance Services 

Volunteer work can count towards fulfilling SNAP and upcoming Medical Assistance community engagement and work requirements. Explore volunteer opportunities below.  

• American Red Cross (Virginia Region) provides emergency assistance and disaster relief, support for military families, and provides health and safety training. 

• AmeriCorps Virginia is part of Serve Virginia, offering programs that meet community needs like mentoring youth and delivering meals to seniors 

• Virginia Community Action Network is a statewide network of Community Action Agencies offering emergency assistance, housing support, and child care assistance.