Volunteer Generation Fund
Volunteer Generation Fund
The Maine Commission for Community service is one of 19 state commissions receiving Volunteer Generation Funds from the Corporation for National & Community Service. The Volunteer Generation Fund, a program authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, is designed to increase the number of people who serve in meaningful roles as volunteers dedicated to addressing important needs in communities across America.
In Maine, The Volunteer Generation Fund purpose is to develop or expand existing volunteer centers in six areas of the state. Volunteer centers are one-stop locations for:
- individuals as well as groups or businesses seeking to connect with volunteer programs,
- nonprofit as well as public organizations and staff of community volunteer programs, and
- community leaders seeking to identify appropriate volunteer roles in local responses to needs or issues.
Volunteer centers are a comprehensive resource for all community sectors engaged in responding to local issues and needs.
The following organizations received Volunteer Generation Fund grants to establish new or expand existing regional volunteer centers.
Friends in Action Community Connection
Contact: Josephine Cooper
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: 207-664-6016
United Way of Androscoggin County
Contact: Angela Coombs
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-795-4000
United Way of Eastern Maine
Contact: Sara Yasner
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-941-2800
United Way of Greater Portland
Contact: Karen Stephenson
Portland, ME 04104
Phone: 207 874-1000
United Way of Mid Coast Maine
Contact: Maria Hinteregger
Bath, ME 04530
Phone: 207-443-9752
United Way of Tri-Valley Area
Contact: Nancy Teel
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: 207-778-5048
United Way of York County
Contact: Meaghan Arberzger
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: 207-985-3359