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. The Maine State Planning Office provides administrative support.

The Maine Commission for Community Service’s mission is to 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.

What does it do?

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. In this role, one significant Commission activity is coordination of training for all Maine National Service programs (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn & Serve).