Maine Commission For Community Service

MISSION: Foster community service and volunteerism to meet human and environmental needs in the State of Maine.

Through planning, convening, and investments, the Commission seeks to make real a vision of vibrant, productive communities with involved, responsible citizens.

Description:
The Maine Commission for Community Service provides leadership to Maine's citizens to:

= Get things done by meeting local education, public safety, human and environmental needs;
= Strengthen communities by bringing diverse people together to solve problems at the local level;
= Foster civic responsibility through community service and participation;
= Expand opportunities for citizens of all ages to serve their communities and for affordable post secondary education.

In addition, the Commission is:

= The State Administrator of AmeriCorps crew programs;
= A State Clearinghouse for community service and volunteerism;
= An advocate and educator for community service and volunteerism in Maine;
= A State resource for community service and volunteerism technical assistance and training.
= Coordinator of training for all Maine National Service programs (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn & Serve).
=The convener/facilitator for the VolunteerMaine partnership.

History:
The Maine Commission for Community Service was established in 1994 by Executive Order and under state statute in 1995.

The 26-member Commission is Maine's partner with the Federal Corporation for National Service. It reports to the Joint Committee on State and Local Government (Maine Legislature) and the Governor.

The Maine State Planning Office provides administrative support.

Contact people:

Maryalice Crofton, Director, (phone), (email) Pam Zeutenhorst, Training/Disability Coordinator, (phone), (email) Rochelle Runge, Marketing Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (207) 287-8059

Address:

187 State Street, 38 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0038 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.MaineServiceCommission.gov

Directions:

From Interstate 95, take Exit 109 east (following signs for government offices and Capitol). At first rotary, bear right onto State Street (south). The Capitol will be visible ahead. 187 State is on the corner of Child/State. . . (more)

Last updated on November 24, 2009