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Make a Difference Day
Days of Service (nationwide events)
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Measures of Growth
Research
In response to its mandate to develop a long-range plan for Maine’s economy, the Maine Economic Growth Council developed an annual indicators report, Measures of Growth, which uses targeted indicators to assess the state of the economy and Maine’s overall quality of life.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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From Research to Action (VolunteerInput.org 2004)
Research
A unified national response to the 2004 Volunteer Management Capacity study. At the 2004 National Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service a draft concept paper was discussed and modified by leaders involved in and concerned about volunteerism in America ? researchers, volunteer administrators, trainers, intermediary organizations, foundations, practitioners, and others. This conversation was convened by The UPS Foundation, Corporation for National and Community Service, USA Freedom Corps, and National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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AmeriCorps*VISTA Campus
National Service: General Information
The online resource center specifically for AmeriCorps*VISTA members, supervisors, and alums.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Idealist.org: Volunteer Management Resource Center
Internet Resource Sites for Volunteer Programs
Idealist.org’s Volunteer Management Resource Center contains sections covering current research, best practices, tools, and ideas.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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ServiceLeader.org: For Volunteer Managers
Internet Resource Sites for Volunteer Programs
Information on all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers, and volunteer management software.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Campus Compact (Maine)
Youth Service and Service-Learning (k-higher education)
Maine Campus Compact is a coalition of 18 member campuses whose purpose is to catalyze and lead a movement to reinvigorate the public purposes and civic mission of higher education.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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CNCS National Service Inclusion Project
National Service: General Information
The National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP)provides training and technical assistance on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as active participants in national service programs.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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CNCS Graphics Standards: A Users Guide
National Service: General Information
The Corporation logo and other national service insignia (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve America, Get Involved, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service) are the property of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an agency of the federal government. They may be used only in accordance with authorization provided by the Corporation. The standards for use and guide are in this guide.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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AmeriCorps Education Award Info
Grant Administration: AmeriCorps (Crew, NCCC, VISTA)
Section of the federal website with the following pages: Overview; Amounts; Eligibility; Alternative; Limitations; Extending Deadline; How to Use; Loan Repayment; and More!
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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A-102 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments
Grant Administration: General Fiscal and Program Info
CIRCULAR A-102 (REVISED 10/7/94, As Further Amended 8/29/97) This Circular establishes consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies in the management of grants and cooperative agreements with State, local, and federally- recognized Indian tribal governments.
Posted: 26 Sep 09
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Volunteering in America 2009 - (PDF - 132 kb)
Research
Stats based on volunteerism rates in Bangor, Maine.
Posted: 30 Jul 09
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Volunteering in America 2009 - (PDF - 133 kb)
Research
Stats based on volunteerism rates in Portland, Maine.
Posted: 30 Jul 09
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Volunteering in America 2009 - (PDF - 143 kb)
Research
Stats based on volunteerism rates in Maine.
Posted: 30 Jul 09
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2008 MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor - (PDF - 1.1 mb)
Annual Reports
This file is a PDF Format. Hard copies are available from the Commission.
Posted: 16 Mar 09
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MCCS Grant Policies and Procedures - (DOC - 101 kb)
Grant Administration: General Fiscal and Program Info
The Commission first developed this document in July 1997. They made subsequent revisions in September 1999, October 2002, September 2005, and June 2008. Some policies are relevant for any grant-making activity undertaken by the Commission. Others specifically refer to AmeriCorps or National Service grant programs.
Posted: 18 Feb 09
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AmeriCorps: Building a High Quality AmeriCorps Program - From Blueprint to Implementation
Grant Administration: AmeriCorps (Crew, NCCC, VISTA)
An in-depth guide to help prospective AmeriCorps program applicants, start-up programs lacking AmeriCorps experience, existing AmeriCorps programs, and new AmeriCorps staff to understand the multiple facets of a successful AmeriCorps program.
Posted: 18 Feb 09
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AmeriCorps Member Recruitment
Grant Administration: AmeriCorps (Crew, NCCC, VISTA)
CNCS page with recruitment system explanation, program flyers, advertisements, model applications, and more. All for use in recruiting AmeriCorps Members for service openings.
Posted: 18 Feb 09
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National Senior Service Corps of Maine Annual Report - (PDF - 60 kb)
Annual Reports
2008:NSSC Annual Report
Posted: 09 Feb 09
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AmeriCorps 101 webinar (Feb. 2009) - (PDF - 1 mb)
Grant Administration: AmeriCorps (Crew, NCCC, VISTA)
A look at at the purpose and culture of AmeriCorps as well as grant opportunities.
Posted: 09 Feb 09
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Citizen Service 2007: MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 2008 This file is a PDF Format. Hard copies are available from the Commission.
Posted: 27 Jan 09
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Advancing the Vision - (DOC - 198 kb)
Strategic Plan
The 2002-2005 Strategic Plan of the Maine Commission for Community Service (Formally adopted: June 2002)
Posted: 25 Jan 09
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Achieving Mission (AmeriCorps Evaluation) - (DOC - 746 kb)
Research
An evaluation of Selected Aspects of Dispersed Site AmeriCorps Programs in Maine (Issued: March 2001) MS Word Version
Posted: 25 Jan 09
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2001 - (PDF - 988 kb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 2002 PDF Format
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1999-2000 - (PDF - 2.9 mb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 2001 PDF Format
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1998 - (PDF - 1.8 mb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 1999 PDF Format
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1997 - (HTM - 71 kb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 1998
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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Citizen Service 2004: MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor - (PDF - 2.5 mb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 2005
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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Citizen Service 2006: MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor - (PDF - kb)
Annual Reports
Submitted: January 31, 2007 Provides a three year (2003-2006)overview of accomplishments, funding, and activities.
Posted: 13 Jan 09
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Citizen Service 2003: MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor - (PDF - 680 kb)
Annual Reports
Provides an overview of accomplishments, funding, and activities.
Posted: 13 Jan 09