The Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) is a program which provides rising 10th-12th grade students with opportunities to gain valuable skills while engaging in extensive volunteer work in their communities.
Donor Name: Loudoun Youth Inc. (LYI)
State: Virginia
County: Loudoun County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) program has been connecting Loudoun County teens with meaningful volunteer opportunities at local non-profit organizations since 2007.
CMCB participants (a.k.a “Builders”) are matched with non-profits where they serve as volunteer interns. Builders also participate in group service activities where they provide support to organizations holding special events, such as the Ryan Bartel Foundation’s annual 5k Color Run, tournaments sponsored by the Special Olympics, and the Sterling Foundation’s annual SterlingFest.
Builders are also required to attend CMCB training sessions where they learn professional skills they will use throughout their lives. Topics covered during these trainings include communication, leadership, collaboration, and mental health. Applicants to this widely recognized, teen volunteer and leadership program must be rising 10th-12th grade Loudoun County residents.
During the 10-month program, participants:
- Are matched with non-profits where they volunteer 50 hours.
- Spend 30 hours volunteering at special events with other program participants.
- Attend 20 hours of trainings where they learn valuable leadership skills such as communication, team building, and business etiquette.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student in the 2026-2027 school year.
- Be a resident of Loudoun County.
For more information, visit LYI.
