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HOW CAN I GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
GOOD NEWS!
Everyone in Virginia age 12 or older is eligible to get the COVID-
19 vaccine now!
WHERE/HOW TO GET A VACCINE: To find an appointment, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov,
call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), or text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) for
English or VACUNA (822862) for Spanish.

At vaccinate.virginia.gov, you can access the “Search by Location” feature which

allows you to enter the street address where you usually live. You will then be provided
options for making an appointment. Most clinics offer walk-in service in addition to
scheduled appointments.

VACCINE
HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT COVID-19 VACCINATION RECORD CARD: The Virginia
CARD Immunization Information Systems (VIIS) has released the COVID-19 Vaccination
Record Request Portal. If you have lost a copy of your or your child’s COVID-19 vaccine
card, you can obtain a record of your vaccination you have received in Virginia.

To access your or your child’s COVID-19 vaccination record, click here. Enter your name,
date of birth, and ZIP code. If there is a match, the system will send a verification code
to the phone number associated with your vaccination record, through either a text
message or an automated voice call. This prevents other people from accessing your
record. Once you enter the verification code, you can view, save, and print your
vaccination record.

If you cannot locate your COVID-19 vaccination record through the portal or you would
like a record of other vaccinations, you may submit your request online. You can also
contact the VIIS Help Desk at (866) 375-9795. The Help Desk will be staffed from 8:30
am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For other questions, please email
vaccinerecord@vdh.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682).

Updated August 24, 2021

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¿CÓMO PUEDO OBTENER LA VACUNA COVID-19?
¡BUENAS NOTICIAS!
¡En Virginia todos los mayores de 12 anos son elegibles para
recibir la vacuna COVID-19!
¿DÓNDE/CÓMO OBTENER UNA VACUNA?: Para encontrar una cita, visite
vaccinate.virginia.gov, llame al 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), o envié un mensaje
de texto con su código postal a GETVAX (438829) para ingles o VACUNA (822862)
para español.

En vaccinate.virginia.gov, puede acceder a la función “Buscar por ubicación” que le

permite ingresar la dirección de su residencia actual. A continuación tendrá opciones
para programar su cita. La mayoría de las clínicas ofrecen servicio sin cita previa
además de las citas programadas.

VACCINE
¿CÓMO OBTENER REEMPLAZO DE LA TARJETA DE REGISTRO DE VACUNACION COVID-
CARD 19?: El Sistema de Información de Virginia (VIIS) ha lanzado el Portal de Solicitud de
Registro de Vacunación COVID-19. Si ha perdido su tarjeta de vacuna COVID-19 o la de
su hijo(a), puede obtener un registro de la vacuna que recibió en Virginia.

Para obtener acceso a su registro de vacunación COVID-19 o el de su hijo(a), haga clic

aquí. Ingrese su nombre, fecha de nacimiento y código postal. Si hay una coincidencia ,
el Sistema enviara un código de verificación al número de teléfono asociado con su
registro de vacunación, a través de un mensaje de texto o una llamada de voz
automatizada. Esto Evita que otras personas accedan a su registro. Una vez que ingrese
el código de verificación, puede ver, guardar e imprimir su registro de vacunación.

Si no puede localizar su registro de vacunación de COVID-19 usando el portal o si le

gustaría tener el registro de otras vacunas, puede enviar la petición en la línea. También
puede contactar el VIIS Escritorio de Ayuda a (866) 375-9795. El Escritorio de Ayuda
tendrá personal desde las 8:30 am hasta las 5:00 pm, Lunes a Viernes. Para otras
preguntas, por favor mande correo electrónico a vaccinerecord@vdh.virginia.gov o llame
a 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682).

Updated August 24, 2021

Health District Contact Number Health District Contact Number

Alexandria (703) 338-7697 Mount Rogers (276) 781-7450

City of Alexandria Bland, Bristol, Carroll, Galax, Grayson, Smyth,
Washington, Wythe
Alleghany (540) 204-9441 New River (540) 585-3298
Alleghany, Botetourt, Covington, Craig, Roanoke County, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford
Salem
Arlington (571) 236-7188 Norfolk (757) 355-5644
City of Arlington City of Norfolk
Blue Ridge (434) 422-4577 Peninsula (757) 594-7515
Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, James City, Newport News, Poquoson,
Nelson Williamsburg, York
Central Shenandoah (540) 332-7830 Piedmont (434) 392-3984
Augusta, Bath, Buena Vista City, Harrisonburg, Highland, Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland,
Lexington, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Staunton, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward
Waynesboro
Central Virginia (434) 485-7223 Pittsylvania/Danville (434) 433-3538
Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Lynchburg Danville, Pittsylvania
Chesapeake (757) 382-8654 Portsmouth (757) 393-8585 ext 8518
(757) 667-1855
(757) 373-7074
City of Chesapeake City of Portsmouth
Chesterfield (804) 748 1634 Prince William (703) 792-5869
Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Powhatan Manassas City, Manassas Park, Prince William
Chickahominy (804) 221-5209 Rappahannock (804) 864-8191
Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George,
Spotsylvania, Stafford
Crater (804) 862-8989 Richmond (804) 921-2367
Dinwiddie, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, City of Richmond
Prince George, Surry, Sussex
Cumberland Plateau (276) 328-8000 Roanoke (540) 204-9972
Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell City of Roanoke
Eastern Shore (757) 302-4228 Southside (434) 738-6545 ext 118
Accomack, Northampton Brunswick, Halifax, Mecklenburg
Fairfax (703) 246-2411 Three Rivers (804) 758-2381
Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, Falls Church Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King
William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex,
Northumberland, Richmond County,
Westmoreland
Hampton (757) 594-7515 Virginia Beach (757) 518-1395
(757) 518-1394
City of Hampton City of Virginia Beach
Henrico (804) 921-2367 West Piedmont (276) 732-1800
Henrico County Franklin County, Henry, Martinsville, Patrick
Lenowisco (276) 455-9032 Western Tidewater (757) 514-4766
Lee, Norton, Scott, Wise Franklin City, Isle of Wight, Southampton,
Suffolk
Lord Fairfax (540) 955-1033
Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Winchester
Loudoun (703) 771-5830
Loudoun County
 2-1-1 VIRGINIA SERVICE PROVIDERS

▪ Council of Community Services (Roanoke)

▪ Family Resource & Referral (Staunton)
▪ The Planning Council (Norfolk)
▪ United Way of Central Virginia (Lynchburg)
▪ United Way of Greater Richmond &
Petersburg (Richmond)

2-1-1 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE PARTNERS

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▪ Northern Virginia Regional Commission
get connected ▪ SeniorNavigator

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In Virginia, you can now dial 2-1-1 to ▪ Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral
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 D I A L 2 - 1 - 1 F O R CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S
WHAT IS 2-1-1?
Who do you call when someone you love is a victim
W hether you need help or want to provide help,
2-1-1 is the fast, free and confidential way
to locate hundreds of services in your community.
of domestic violence? When you or someone you
When you dial 2-1-1, you will be connected to a
know can’t find affordable health care? When you
trained professional, who can provide referrals for
need child care? When a friend needs a support health and human services, including:
group for a drug addiction? When someone you
know needs assistance with rent or a utility bill? ▪ Basic human needs: food banks, shelters, rent
or utility assistance
WHEN YOU NEED ANSWERS ▪ Physical and mental health resources:
Medicaid, Medicare, pre-natal care, children’s 2-1-1 VIRGINIA DISASTER RECOVERY

2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone health insurance programs, crisis intervention,

D
number connecting people with support groups, counseling, alcohol and drug uring times of disaster 2-1-1 VIRGINIA
free information on available community services. rehabilitation will provide an additional channel of
When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will ▪ Work initiatives: educational and vocational communication for citizens of the Commonwealth.
training programs, English as a second language Working with local and state emergency
listen to your situation and suggest sources of help
classes, job training, General Educational
using one of the largest databases of health and management and disaster response officials, 2-1-1
Development (GED) preparation, financial and
human services in Virginia. Nonprofit organizations VIRGINIA will provide:
transportation assistance
and federal, state and local government agencies ▪ Support for seniors and those with
are included in the database and you can access ▪ Accurate and up-to-date information on
medical, respite care, home health care,
services in your community and statewide. community and regional response
transportation and recreation disabilities:
Area Agencies on Aging, independent living ▪ Volunteer and donation coordination
centers, adult day care, meals at home, respite ▪ Crisis intervention and human services
care, home health care, transportation and coordination
recreation ▪ Access to disaster support services during
▪ Support for children, youth and families: the entire recovery process
After-school programs, tutoring, mentorship
programs, family resource centers, protective
services, counseling, early childhood learning
programs, child care referral centers, and
us get
recreation 2-1-1 helped
ANSWERS
▪ Volunteering in your community: Volunteer
centers, mentorship opportunities, locations to
donate food, clothing, furniture, computers and
other items

“When you dial 2-1-1, I’m here to help.

As a trained call specialist, I provide information and referrals
to people just like you, who don’t know where to turn for help.”
 Most commonly used documents
Obtaining a Virginia Proof of Social Security Number
1. Social Security card (Individual Taxpayer Identification
Driver’s License or Numbers not accepted)

Identification (ID) Card 2. U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form
3. Payroll check stub issued by employer that shows full Social
Security number

Primary Proof of Virginia Residency

1. Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement or
residential rental/lease agreement
2. U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form
or postmarked U.S. mail with forwarding address label
3. Utility bill, not more than two months old, issued to the
applicant (cell phone bills are not accepted)

Secondary Proof of Virginia Residency

1. Postmarked mail displaying the applicant’s name and
current address
2. Official document or correspondence from a federal,
state, or local government agency displaying the
applicant’s name and current address (DMV–issued
documents without postmarked envelopes are not
accepted)
3. Billing statement or other official document from a
recognizable business displaying the applicant’s name
and current address

U. S. citizens
Proof of Identification and Legal Presence
1. Official birth document issued by a U.S. state,
jurisdiction or territory (birth documents issued by a
hospital; notifications of birth registration; and Puerto
Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are not
accepted)
2. Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
(temporary passports are not accepted)
3. U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of
Naturalization

Non-U.S. citizens
Proof of Identification and Legal Presence
1. Unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired or expired
U.S. visa and unexpired I-94 or entry stamp
2. Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (I-766)
AND USCIS form I-797 displaying applicant’s name
Required Documents (depending on the nature and purpose of the form, the
I-797 may not be accepted)
One proof of identity 3. Unexpired Permanent Resident Card
One proof of legal presence
Two proofs of Virginia residency Temporary documents and photocopies will not be accepted.
• Two from the primary list, or All documents must be originals. All documents will be subject
• One from the primary list and one from the secondary to verification with the issuing entity, which may delay the
list issuance of your credential. If you have official documentation,
One proof of your social security number, if you’ve been not listed below, that you believe meets DMV requirements,
issued one please present it to your local DMV office for review.
Current driver’s license if you are applying to exchange one
issued by another U.S. state, territory or jurisdiction for a Virginia This list of acceptable documents may change without prior
driver’s license notice.
Proof of name change if your name appears differently on your
proof documents Note: You may redact (blackout/whiteout) your sensitive financial
information.
Your Name All documents will be subject to verification with the issuing
entity, which may delay the issuance of your credential
Make sure your name appears the same on all proof
documents. If your middle name is not displayed, or only Applicants presenting official documentation issued by a
your middle initial appears on some of your documents, they federal court or federal agency showing an authorized stay
may still be accepted. Nicknames will not be accepted. If in the United States may be eligible for a driver’s license or
your name appears differently on your proof documents, Identification card upon verification.
you will be asked to present additional documentation to • Official birth document issued by a U.S. state,
connect the names such as a marriage certificate filed with jurisdiction or territory (birth documents issued by a
a government agency or court, divorce decree or court hospital and notifications of birth registration and Puerto
order. Note: Marriage licenses, civil union documents, Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are not
and marriage certificates signed only by the wedding accepted)
officiant (for example, a member of the clergy) will NOT be • Virginia Certificate of Foreign Birth (Documents
accepted. displaying the statement “Not evidence of U.S.
citizenship” are not accepted)
Proof of Identity • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
(temporary passports are not accepted)
Document(s) submitted as proof of identity must show your full • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or Form
legal name and date of birth. N-570)
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or Form
• Official birth document issued by a U.S. state, N-561)
jurisdiction or territory (birth documents issued by a • Unexpired foreign passport with ONE of the following:
hospital and notifications of birth registration and Puerto º Unexpired U.S. visa and unexpired I-94 or entry
Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are not stamp. F1/F2 applicants must present an
accepted) I-20; J1/J2 applicants must present a DS-2019
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card º Unexpired I-94W
(temporary passports are not accepted) º Unexpired U.S. immigrant visa with temporary
• Unexpired foreign passport with ONE of the following: I-551 notation presented within one year of entry
º Unexpired U.S. visa and unexpired or expired º Unexpired I-551 stamp
I-94 or entry stamp • Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD
º Unexpired I-551 stamp on a foreign passport, an Form I-766) (not acceptable for REAL ID)
unexpired or expired U.S. immigration • Unexpired passport from Canada or Micronesia with an
visa, or an I-94 unexpired I-94 or entry stamp (temporary passports are
• Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD- not accepted)
Form I-766) • USCIS form I-797 displaying the applicant’s name
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) (Depending on the purpose and nature of the
• Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-545) form, the I-797 may not be accepted. The I-797 for an
• Certification of Report of Birth of a U.S. Citizen (DS- I-765 application is not accepted.)
1350) • Unexpired Permanent Resident card
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or Form • Unexpired temporary I-551 stamp on an I-94, with
N-570) photograph of the bearer
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or Form • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
N-561) • Certification of Report of Birth of a U.S. Citizen (DS-
• Valid, unexpired permanent resident card (Form I-551) 1350)
• REAL ID compliant driver’s license or ID card • Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-545)
• Canal Zone Government Certificate of Live Birth
(Panama Canal Zone) issued between February 26,
Proof of Legal Presence Documents
1904 and October 1, 1979 when presented with proof
of the holder’s parent(s)’ U.S. citizenship at the time of
All first time applicants must present proof of legal presence.
the birth
Applicants whose Virginia credential has expired or been
• U.S. Citizen Identification card (I-179, I-197)
suspended, revoked or canceled will need to provide proof
• Unexpired Re-entry Permit (I-327)
of legal presence prior to obtaining a new license or ID card.
• Unexpired Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
Documents presented as proof of legal presence must show
• Form I-94 Record of Arrival and Departure stamped
your full legal name and date of birth. If the name on your
Refugee
legal presence document does not match the name you expect
• Official letter from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
to use on your driver’s license or ID card, you will need to
Services (USCIS) or U.S. Immigration and Customs
present evidence of your legal name change.
Enforcement (ICE) indicating one of the following:
Note: Marriage licenses, civil union documents, and marriage º the applicant’s application for adjustment of
certificates signed only by the wedding officiant (for example, a status to lawful permanent resident has
member of the clergy) will NOT be accepted. been reopened and restored to a pending status
 º the applicant’s application for temporary accredited by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory
protected status has been received and a • Virginia Department of Education Certificate of
duplicate notice cannot be issued Enrollment form
º the applicant has been granted deferred action • Utility bill, not more than two months old, issued
(during period of deferred action) to applicant. Examples include gas, electric, sewer,
• Asylees may present documentation from the United water, cable or phone bill. (cellular phone bills are not
States Citizenship and Immigration Service or U.S. accepted)
Immigration Court such as a Form I-94 stamped Asylee • Monthly bank or credit card statement not more than
indicating that asylum has been granted. two months old
• Applicants for asylum may present an application for • Payroll check stub issued by an employer within the last
asylum along with documentation from the United two months
States Citizenship and Immigration Service or U.S. • U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form or
Immigration Court indicating receipt of the application. 1099 form not more than 18 months old

Proof of Virginia Residency • Receipt for personal property taxes or real estate taxes
paid within the last year to the Commonwealth of
You must present at least one document from the primary list Virginia or a Virginia locality
of residency documents. The second proof of residency may • Annual social security statement for the current or
come from either the primary list or the secondary list. Original preceding calendar year
documents must show your name and the address of your • Current homeowners insurance policy or bill
current Virginia residence as it appears on the application. • Current automobile or life insurance bill (cards or
Documents printed from an online account may be accepted. policies are not accepted
You must give a street address. A post office box or business • Medical or dental bill issued within the last two months
address is not accepted. • Virginia Offender Information Form
• Approved Homeless Shelter Agreement
However, if you do not want your address of residence to
appear on your driver’s license or ID card, you may request Active duty military member assigned to a unit based in
that an alternate mailing address be displayed. This address Virginia may present one of the following:
must also be in Virginia and must be an address where you
• Letter from commanding officer on official letterhead,
currently receive mail delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.
with an original signature, stating that the applicant
If you change your residence or alternate mailing address
resides onboard a ship docked in Virginia or in a
to one outside Virginia, your driver’s license or ID card will
barracks located in Virginia
be canceled. Exceptions may be made for some individuals
• Orders from the U.S. military assigning the applicant to
such as active duty military personnel and Virginia residents
a military unit with a Virginia address
employed outside the U.S. (see publication DMV 143
• Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) displaying Virginia
Re-Establishing your Virginia Residency)
as applicant’s home of record
Applicants under age 19 can have a parent or legal guardian
certify their Virginia residency. The parent or legal guardian Secondary Proof of Virginia Residency Documents
must appear in person with the applicant and show proof of
• Postmarked mail displaying the applicant’s name and
identification and two proofs of Virginia residency from the
current address
residency list. • Official correspondence from a federal, state, or local
government agency displaying the applicant’s name
Primary Proof of Virginia Residency Documents and current address (DMV issued documents without
postmarked envelopes are not accepted)
• Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement or • Billing statement or other official document from a
residential rental/lease agreement recognizable business or government agency displaying
• U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form the applicant’s name and current address
or postmarked U.S. mail with forwarding address label
• Virginia voter registration card mailed to you by your Proof of Social Security Number
local registrar
• Virginia driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, Virginia law requires DMV to collect your social security
learner’s permit, or DMV-issued ID card displaying number (SSN); however, your SSN will not be displayed on
the applicant’s current Virginia address (unexpired or your Virginia credential. DMV will assign a customer number
expired for no more than one year) which will display on your credential.
• Cancelled check not more than two months old
displaying the applicant’s name and address (voided The proof of SSN document you submit must display your
checks are not accepted) name, and all nine digits of your SSN. You will not be required
• Certified copy of school records/transcript or official to present a proof document if you know your SSN and DMV is
report card issued within the last year by a school able to electronically verify it.
 • Social security card (individual Taxpayer Identification • Refugees
Numbers are not accepted) • Individuals with a pending or approved application for
• W-2 form temporary protected status in the United States
• Payroll check stub issued by employer • Individuals with approved deferred action status
• SSA-1099 form • Individuals with a pending application for adjustment of
• Non-SSA-1099 form status to legal permanent resident status or conditional
resident status
Proof of Name Change
All first time licenses issued to individuals under age 18 will
If the name listed on your proof of identity document does not be sent to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in your
match the name you want to appear on your driver’s license or locality. The court will then notify you when and where to
ID card you will need to present document(s) that connect the report for your licensing ceremony. A parent or guardian must
name on the identity document to your current full legal name. attend the ceremony with you if you are under age 18 on the date
If you currently hold a valid Virginia driver’s license or ID card, of the ceremony. After completion of the ceremony, the court will
you must present it along with one of the documents listed distribute the license to you.
below for proof of your name change. If you cannot present
your Virginia issued credential, you must present one proof of
Veteran Indicator
identity from the primary document list in addition to one of
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible to add a veteran
the documents listed below as proof of name change.
indicator to your Virginia driver’s license, commercial driver's
license, learner's permit or identification card. This indicator
• Marriage certificate filed with a government agency or
can serve as proof of veteran status to receive discounts from
court. Note: Marriage licenses, civil union documents,
retailers and restaurants. For information on which retailers
and marriage certificates signed only by the wedding
and restaurants offer discounts for veterans, or for more
officiant (for example, a member of the clergy) will NOT
information about veteran services available in Virginia, visit
be accepted.
the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) website at
• Divorce decree if the decree states the change from
www.dvs.viginia.gov.
married name to maiden name
• Court order granting the name change
To be eligible for the veteran indicator, you must have served
in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable or
Issuance general discharge; hold an unexpired Virginia driver's license,
commercial driver's license, learner's permit or DMV-issued ID
All documents will be subject to verification with the issuing card or be applying for one; and present DMV with a copy of a
entity, which may delay the issuance of your credential. document (or combination of documents) that indicate branch
Applicants presenting official documentation issued by a of service, discharge date, and discharge status.
federal court or federal agency showing an authorized stay in
the United States may be eligible for a driver’s license or ID Acceptable documents to prove veteran status include:
card upon verification • DD-214
• DD 256
You may hold either a driver’s license or an ID card, but not • WD AGO
both. • NGB 22
• Military Retiree Card (DD-2)
Applicants that have successfully completed the driver’s license
or ID card process will be issued either a temporary driving For full eligibility requirements, visit
permit (valid for 30 days) or an ID card receipt. You will www.dmvNOW.com/military.
receive your new driver’s license or ID card in the mail within
7-10 days. Therefore, your address on file with DMV must be
your current mailing address. The U. S. Postal Service will not
forward your credential.

In accordance with REAL ID regulations (6 CFR § 37.11), the

following are eligible to apply for a REAL ID compliant driver's
license or ID card:

• Citizens of the United States

• Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
• Conditional Resident Aliens of the United States
• Holders of a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa status
• Individuals with a pending or approved application for DMV 141 (03/16/2021)
asylum in the United States © The Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) 2021. All rights reserved.
Health Care

Each VA Medical Center has a dedicated

Health Care Re-Entry Specialist.
Justice
They are there to assist the JIV Veterans
with healthcare and VA services for
those that are eligible.
Involved
Chrystal Jones, LCSW
Returning
McGuire VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
Citizens
Richmond, Virginia 23249
(804) 675-5000 extension 3494
Chrystal.jones@va.gov

VA Medical Centers
Leslie Hindle, LCSW
and additional
Salem VA Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Boulevard resources
Salem, Virginia 24153
(540) 982-2463 ext 2879
Leslie.hindle@va.gov

Ser
Demetrius Granger, LCSW vic
es
Hampton VA Medical Center
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton, Virginia 23667
(757) 722-9961
Demetrius.granger@va.gov
Job Assistance For Virginia Veterans of all eras,
The VA has a program, “Compensated Work Therapy”; National Guard and Reservists,
designed to assist VA eligible Veterans to acquire gainful and Families of any discharge status,
employment. Contact your local VA for more information Virginia Veterans and Family Ser-
on eligibility. vices (VVFS )is a non-crisis service.
Career Works (formerly the “Virginia Employment Hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm on
Commission”) has dedicated Veteran Employment Monday-Friday. If you or your family
Specialists to assist with job searches and employment
members need local resources and
tools. Contact your local Career Works for more
veteran peer support, please
information.
contact 1-877-285-1299.
The Department of Veteran Services is a state agency with
Services included:
the goal of assisting Veterans and their families.
DVS has Justice Involved Veterans Specialists at each office.  In person (and by phone)
Contact your local office to see what assistance may be individual and family care
provided. coordination and peer
support services
Focused Outreach Richmond is a partner with the VADOC.
They provide many services at 400 Commerce Road,  Assistance navigating VA and
Richmond, VA. Some of the services are peer support, hous- community behavioral health
services
ing assistance and assistance with employment. Their tele-
phone number is (804) 419-4184.  Connection to employment and
benefits services
The Gilbert Foundation is a nonprofit group that assists
veterans with skills training required for many jobs.  Couples and family assistance
Contact them directly at their website:
 And So MUCH MORE.
www.TheGilbertFoundationInc.org For additional DVS program
information, visit
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/
 April 27, 2020

The Department of Corrections recognizes that you are being released and/or supervised
during a very challenging time considering how COVID-19 is effecting our state. We want
to offer expanded Workforce Development Services and we are here to help you with
resource and employment information as well as employment coaching.

For additional guidance and support if needed you may also contact:

Regional OWDS Name

Central Region: Dwane Massenburg (434) 433-3358; Mobile (804) 972 – 0326
Eastern Region: Marion Curry (434) 602-3310; Mobile (804) 389 -4537
Western Region: Jamie Hackney (276) 312-0285

Mr. Hasan Zarif

DOC Employment Specialist
(804) 317-1694
 BONDING IS A JOB PLACEMENT TOOL

The Federal Bonding

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Program is sponsored by
the U.S. Department of
KIA PARSON
Labor and administered by
VIRGINIA BONDING PROGRAM COORDINATOR the Virginia Department of
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Corrections

6900 ATMORE DRIVE

The Federal Bonding Program
RICHMOND, VA 23225

VIRGINIA.BONDINGPROGRAM@VADOC.VIRGINIA.GOV THE BARRIER HAS BEEN

(804) 674-3296 EXT. 1067 REMOVED
WWW.VADOC.VIRGINIA.GOV

Virginia Department of Corrections - serving as Virginia’s

Federal Bonding Coordinator for businesses that hire workers with
past criminal convictions
 FEDERAL FIDELITY BONDING PROGRAM WIN/WIN SITUATION FOR THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In 1966, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) created the EMPLOYER AND THE JOB Does the bond cover part-time employment?
Federal Bonding Program (FBP) as an employer job-hire
SEEKER The bond covers full and part-time employment as well as
incentive that guaranteed the job honesty of at-risk job employment with temporary agencies.
seekers. Federal Fidelity Bond insurance is issued free-of-
charge to employers and enables the delivery of bonding WHO IS ELIGIBLE? When should a workforce development professional or
services as a unique job placement tool to assist persons employer request a bond?
Any job seeker, of legal working age in Virginia, who has
with prior criminal convictions. The bonds are issued in
a prior conviction – felony, misdemeanor, federal, state A bond should be requested after a job offer has been
increments of $5,000 to employers at no cost for six
or juvenile. This also includes those convicted who did made and a start date has been given.
months against employee dishonesty or theft for the
not serve any time. When are the bonds effective?
selected employee. This bond is immediately available with
no paperwork.
HOW ARE BONDS ISSUED? Bonds are effective on the first day of employment.
http://www.bonds4jobs.com/
How long are bonds valid?
Upon making an offer of employment, an employer can
contact the Virginia Bonding Coordinator or a local Bonds are valid for six months or until employment is
WHY IS IT NEEDED IN VIRGINIA? workforce development professional to request a bond. terminated, whichever occurs first.
The employer can also have the job seeker contact a
Each year, in the state of Virginia, approximately 13,000 workforce development professional to assist with Who can request a bond?
people are released from the prison system. One major obtaining the bond. A workforce development professional or the employer
challenge that they face is reentry into the current labor
can request a bond.
market. Employers view these job seekers as being “at-
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THE PROGRAM?
risk” and potentially untrustworthy workers. As a result, Can the bond cover individuals who are self-
these job seekers are routinely denied employment. According to the USDOL experiment, there were over employed?
http://www.bonds4jobs.com/ 42,000 job placements made for at-risk job seekers who
No. Bonds are issued to workers that have federal taxes
were automatically made bondable. Approximately 460
automatically withheld from their paycheck.
proved to be dishonest workers. Bonding services as a
job placement tool can be considered to have a 99% Does the bond cover job injuries or poor
success rate. workmanship?
http://www.bonds4jobs.com/ No. Bonds cover any type of stealing: theft, forgery,
larceny and embezzlement.
 HELP PUT AMERICA TO WORK
AND EARN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES

WHAT IS THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT? WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit • Veterans
available to employers who hire individuals from eligible target
groups with significant barriers to employment. Each year, • TANF Recipients
employers claim over $1 billion in tax credits under the WOTC
program. The success and growth of this income tax credit for • SNAP (food stamp) Recipients
business is beneficial for all who participate, while increasing
America’s economic growth and productivity.
• Designated Community Residents
• WOTC reduces an employer’s cost of doing business,
requires little paperwork, and applying for WOTC is simple. • Vocational Rehabilitation Referral

• WOTC can reduce an employer’s federal income tax liability • Ex-Felons

by as much as $9,600 per employee hired.

• There is no limit on the number of individuals an employer • Supplemental Security Income Recipients
can hire to qualify to claim the tax credit.
• Summer Youth Employees
• Certain tax-exempt organizations can take advantage of WOTC
by hiring eligible veterans and receiving a credit against the
employer’s share of Social Security taxes. Visit http://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/eligible.cfm for
more target group eligibility information.
HOW MUCH IS THE TAX CREDIT
Employers can earn a tax credit of between $1,200 and $9,600 per employee, depending on the
target group of the new employee and the number of hours worked in the first year. Employees
must work at least 120 hours in the first year of employment to receive the tax credit. Visit
http://www.doleta.gov/wotc for the maximum tax credit for each WOTC target group.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for WOTC, employers should follow these steps:

1. Complete IRS Form 8850 by the day the job offer is made.

2. Complete ETA Form 9061, or complete ETA Form 9062 if the employee has been
conditionally certified as belonging to a WOTC target group by a State Workforce Agency,
Vocational Rehabilitation agency, or another participating agency.

3. Submit the completed and signed IRS and ETA forms to your State Workforce Agency. Forms
must be submitted within 28 calendar days of the employee’s start date.

4. Wait for a final determination from your State Workforce Agency. The determination will
indicate whether the employee is certified as meeting the eligibility for one of the WOTC
target groups.

5. After the target group employee is certified by the State Workforce Agency, file for the tax
credit with the Internal Revenue Service.

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Visit the WOTC web-site, http://www.doleta.gov/wotc, for more information on eligibility
requirements, how to apply for the tax credit, and WOTC contacts in your state.

Visit the IRS web-site, http://www.irs.gov, for more information on how to claim the tax credit.

U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

April 2013
 Interviewing

Preparation

The key to a successful interview is preparation. You must prepare in many ways.
Here are some things you will need to do:
Know what questions the interviewer might ask.
Be able to answer the questions without hesitation. (Ask someone to practice with
you before the interview.)
Have a clear and thorough understanding of the job’s duties and responsibilities
Get a good night’s sleep before the interview.
Bring money for gas, tolls, and public transportation. Go
alone.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the interview begins.
Shower, shave, brush your teeth, and use deodorant.
Wear clean and pressed clothes that are appropriate for the interview. (Be sure
the clothes smell fresh, not like cigarette smoke. No flashy colors, loud fashions,
no long, brightly colored fingernails, or flashy jewelry.)
Avoid too much aftershave or perfume – many people are allergic to them. Be
polite to the secretary or receptionist (he or she may be asked for an opinion of
you later!)
Above all, have a positive attitude.

What should you wear?

Wearing the right thing to an interview is extremely important. Of course your clothes
should be clean and pressed. What exactly to wear depends on the job for which you
are applying. The goal is to look the part.

Neat, clean work clothes would be good for assembly, production or warehouse jobs.
Wear business clothes for sales and office positions. Wear a professional looking suit
if you are applying for a professional or managerial position.

Here are some important things TO DO during the interview:

Let your confidence show. If you think about things you do well, this will help.
Be polite and calm.
Greet your interviewer by name (“Mr. Smith” or “Ms. Jones”) if you know it and
can pronounce it correctly.
Wait for the interviewer to offer to shake hands. Then offer a gentle but firm
handshake that says, “I’m glad to be here.”
 Wait until the interviewer offers you a chair before you sit down. Quietly follow
the employer’s lead during the interview.
Let the interviewer do most of the talking. Answer the questions and avoid going
on and on.
Be willing to start at the bottom. When you show your good work skills and
personal qualities after the company hires you, you will move up.
Be ready for surprise questions and think before you answer. If the interviewer
says, “Tell me about yourself” stick to things about you that are related to the job.
Describe your education, work background, and special
abilities. The interviewer probably does not want to hear about your family. Talk
about what you can and want to do.
Use good posture and eye contact. Look alert and interested.
Smile when you enter the room, during the interview and when you leave. Thank
the interviewer for his or her time.

Here are some important “DON’TS” for the interview:

Don’t act nervous by fidgeting in your chair or playing with your jewelry or things
on the table.
Don’t leave your cell phone turned on; It’s better to leave it at home.
Don’t act bored.
Don’t talk about your needs or problems. Don’t
smoke, chew gum or wear sunglasses.
Don’t talk about money, vacation or benefits. The interviewer should bring those
up first.
Don’t criticize previous bosses. That means you would criticize a future boss.
Don’t make excuses for things that did not work out for you in the past.
• Don’t say, “I’ll do anything if you’ll just give me a chance.” The interviewer wants to
hire you to do a specific job. Talk about your ability to do that job.
 Frank N. Stein
ADDRESS 1  ADDRESS 2  PHONE NUMBER
email@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dependable employee with more than 8 years experience in carpentry & construction.
Knowledgeable & skilled in work activities involving practical, real-world problems & solutions.
Respects workplace policies & rules; careful to follow directions, including strict safety guidelines.
Creative problem solver with emphasis on saving time & cutting costs without sacrificing quality.
Accepts supervision well; adept at quickly learning and applying new technical/mechanical skills.
Capable of working independently and as a team member to meet operational goals and deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE
(The following jobs were performed for the Commonwealth of Virginia)
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Responsible for keeping buildings clean by using a variety of professional-grade cleaning agents/solvents
Prepared cleaning solutions according to specifications by mixing water, detergents and/or chemicals
Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and/or vacuuming
Dusted furniture & walls, and cleaned windows & glass partitions using soapy water or other cleaners
Gathered and emptied trash at regular intervals
Operated side-to-side buffers and burnishers to strip, seal, and polish floors

Building Maintenance Worker

Responsible for maintaining sanitation, health and safety standards throughout the state facility; utilized a number of
trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing & general carpentry
Utilized troubleshooting & problem solving skills to work through an array of mechanical, plumbing & electrical
problems; performed emergency repairs
Repaired and/or replaced all mechanical, electrical & plumbing components throughout the facilities
Conducted routine inspections & performed preventative maintenance as needed
Diagnosed malfunctioning systems & components, located the cause of the breakdown & corrected the problem
Operated scissor-lifts, diagnostic equipment, and an assortment of hand & power tools for electrical, plumbing, HVAC,
and carpentry work

Landscape Maintenance Worker

Maintained grounds using an assortment of hand & power tools including mowers, weed-eaters, & gas-powered leaf
blowers
Mowed, trimmed & edged around flowerbeds, walkways, and walls
Laid mulch, planted flowers, watered plants, and weeded flowerbeds when necessary
Performed seasonal work such as snow removal using snow shovels, and spread snow-melting materials
Removed trash & rubbish from the grounds, and properly disposed of the debris

Barber
Cut and trimmed hair following customer’s specifications
Used clippers, combs & other barbering instruments to effect layer cuts, fades, one level cuts & to taper hair
Kept equipment and other instruments clean and sanitized
Cleaned workstations and swept floors

EDUCATION & TRAINING

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) - Virginia Department of Education (Richmond, VA - 2008)
Computer training & experience includes word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software programs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training (2008) and Blood-Borne Pathogen Training (2013)

CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification (2013)
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (Active: 2016 - 2021)
Custodial Maintenance Certification (2012)
U.S. Forestry Service Fire Fighter Certification (2001)
WorkKeys Career Readiness Certification (Silver Award - 2015)