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Governor Baldacci Announces $300K to Fund Grants to Engage More Volunteers

Governor Baldacci Announces $300K to Fund Grants to Engage More Volunteers

Governor John E. Baldacci announced a $300,000 grant to the Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS) to recruit, manage, and retain more volunteers to address pressing local needs in Maine The grant was awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, through its Volunteer Generation Fund, a new program authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act to expand opportunities for more Americans to serve while enhancing the capacity of nonprofits to have a sustained impact in local communities. 

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Baby Boomer Research Finds Motivators for Service

The Maine Commission for Community Service recently completed a research project focused on the generation commonly referred to as the Baby Boomers.  The research uncovered motivators for volunteering, preferences on methods of communication, advertising preferences, and much more. Click on the title above to read the full report.

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Proceeds from the VolunteerMaine Store go to Training Scholarships

VMaine tshirtIn 2009, 366,600 adults, or 28% of Maine's population, volunteered at least once.  That totals nearly $1 billion dollars of in-kind labor donated by volunteers.  To retain this valuable resource it's important to let your volunteers know how much you appreciate them.  In fact, one of the best ways to show your appreciation is to say "thank you."  Even better, say thank you with a gift from the VolunteerMaine Store!  If you are looking for a unique and localized way to thank your volunteers, order them something neat from the VolunteerMaine store.  A percentage of the proceeds will go towards a scholarship fund dedicated to those wishing to apply for or renew their CVA Certification.

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Scholarships for the Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism

Scholarships for the Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism

2010 Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism
Where Lifelong Learning Intersects: Volunteerism & Service Learning. 

When: October 12th, 8:30-4:30
Where: University of Maine, Orono
Cost : Early Bird Price $72 until 9/23

Scholarships Available for the full registration fee.  Find out more! 

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Volunteer Sector Status Report and 2010 – 2013 Strategic Plan

Volunteer Sector Status Report and 2010 – 2013 Strategic Plan

The Maine Commission for Community Service was established in 1994 by Executive Order and under the state statute in 1995. The 25‐member Service Commission is the State’s partner with the federal Corporation for National and Community Service to promote volunteer service in Maine. Read the new Strategic Plan to get an update on the status of the Volunteer Sector and see the Commission's goals for the future.

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