News
VolunteerMaine AmeriCorps VISTA Projects Seeks Members
7/01/2009
Senior Corps Week July 13-17
6/29/2009
In 2008 Senior Corps Volunteers numbered 2,378 and served more than 620,000 hours. The economic contribution of Senior Corps Volunteers in Maine alone is $12,103,458.
Impact of Kennedy Serve America Act Discussed with Maine’s Political Leaders
6/27/2009
The morning session explored the potential opportunities for Maine as a result of passage in April of the Kennedy Serve America Act.
Governor Partners with the Maine Commission for Community Service in White House Service Initiative
6/22/2009
Governor John E. Baldacci joined campers at Camp Tracy in Oakland to help kick off the creation of an organic vegetable garden.
Maine Commission for Community Service Makes Recommendations on the Implementation of the Kennedy Serve America Act
6/19/2009
As the states AmeriCorps funder the Maine Commission for Community Service collected implementation ideas from the board, staff, and other stakeholders and submitted a comprehensive report to CNCS.
Governor Accepts President Obama’s New Call to Service
6/18/2009
Governor John E. Baldacci accepted the President’s invitation to participate in a volunteer service project.
Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism Date Announced
6/09/2009
The 2009 keynote speaker will be Martin J. Cowling, President and CEO of People First- Total Solutions. This year’s theme is “Volunteers Today: Compassion. Action. Change,” and will include workshops from volunteer basics, using social media, to engaging young people in community change.
Maine Conservation Corps Member Invited to Attend Natural Leaders Summit
6/04/2009
Maine Commission for Community Service Announces AmeriCorps Grant of $331,557
6/01/2009
Ask the Expert Webinars for VolunteerMaine.org
5/29/2009
The first webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th at 9:00 AM. "VolunteerMaine for Agencies: The Basics" will give an overview of the features of www.VolunteerMaine.org.
The Maine Commission for Community Service Partners With UMaine’s Center for Community Inclusion and Disability
5/27/2009
Governor Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Maine
5/11/2009
Governor John E. Baldacci today joined the Maine Commission for Community Service to announce that May 9-16 has been proclaimed AmeriCorps Week in the State of Maine.
Central Maine Volunteer Opening to Serve Public during Emergencies
5/05/2009
AmeriCorps Week 2009
5/05/2009
Photo Contest Winner Announced
4/24/2009
GOVERNOR MARKS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK BY HONORING MAINE CITIZENS
4/22/2009
Partners Sought for Maine Hearth Project
4/16/2009
The Maine Commission for Community Service is offering small grants and AmeriCorps*VISTA positions to agencies willing to become Maine HEARTH partners in each county. Partners will establish councils that connect local responses to the home heating and energy problems of families, particularly those on fixed incomes.
Call for Peer-to-Peer Network Conveners
4/16/2009
The Maine Commission for Community Service is establishing four new regional peer-to-peer networks of mangers of volunteers to share best practices, encourage collaboration, and create communities of practice focused on engaging citizens as volunteers. Individuals are needed who would be interested in serving as Network Conveners.
Governor Proclaims Volunteer Week in Maine
4/03/2009
The Maine Commission for Community Service Hosts AmeriCorps Member Conference
4/01/2009