Strengthening the abilities of volunteer leaders in Maine and beyond! To our presenters, our sponsor, Cabot Creamery Co-operative, and of course, all of our attendees: Thank you for making the 35th annual Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference an absolute success!
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Volunteer Fare: Your Volunteer Maine monthly update
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Things are really getting exciting now. We could use this space to list everything that's going on, but we already did that below! Read on for more info, plus news, announcements, and stories from Maine's service and volunteerism communities. Enjoy! |
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Deadline 10/29! Take the first step to boost your volunteer leadership skills
Our course is for everyone responsible for designing, implementing, or sponsoring volunteer programs. It also is a good refresher for anyone re-entering the field or individuals who expect to take on leadership roles in their communities or agencies. Can't make our fall 2021 session work? We'll have more opportunities in the coming months. Learn more and register on our website -- access info here.
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We need your input to guide the creation of Maine Climate Corps
This December, we'll be holding a virtual think tank to bring together individuals who can inspire collaboration on the various prospective projects for Maine Climate Corps members throughout the state. We want to make sure all voices are heard from all communities within the state. If you would like to attend, please contact Kate Klibansky, Climate Corps Planner, via email at Kate.Klibansky@maine.gov. Use the following link to learn more about the Climate Corps -- access info here.
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Request for AmeriCorps program proposals: Bidders conference to be held Nov. 1
AmeriCorps helps Maine communities get things done. Now is the time for any and all organizations thinking about boosting their impact to answer our request for proposals (RFP). To kick things off, a bidders conference will take place virtually Nov. 1, 2021 from 1 - 4:00 p.m. To access participation details and register, use the following link -- click here. Use the following link to access the RFP on our website -- click here.
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Can you lead the charge behind the development of the Maine Service Fellows?
This is a leadership and legacy opportunity! Along with the Maine Volunteer Foundation, we are looking for the right person to help to complete development and implementation of the Maine Service Fellows program, a new service corps initiative established formally in state statute in June 2021. Up to the challenge? Send your resume to Service.Commission@maine.gov. Use the following link for more info -- click here.
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Oct. 29: Registration deadline! -- Certificate in Management of Volunteers 101 fall session -- access info here
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Nov. 8: Informational webinar hosted by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration -- access more info here.
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Nov 9: First meeting! Maine Volunteer Managers Network -- access info here.
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Nov. 15: 27th Maine AmeriCorps Launch Ceremony (virtual) -- access info here
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Nov 19: Volunteer Maine Commission regular business meeting -- hybrid event -- access info here
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AmeriCorps openings: We need you to help spread the word! Do you know someone who is thinking about a gap year? What about someone who is rethinking their career path because of the pandemic? Or someone who wants to gain skills while tackling Maine's largest challenges? If so, AmeriCorps is the answer!
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Recruiting NOW!: Lifelong Maine AmeriCorps Program (community resilience/aging in place) -- multiple locations -- access info here
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Oct. 31: Trekkers AmeriCorps Aspirations Program Assistant (youth mentorship) -- access info on Service Year
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Oct. 31: Outdoor Recreation Facilitator -- Skowhegan Outdoor AmeriCorps Recreation Program -- access info on Service Year
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Nov. 30: AmeriCorps Five to Ninety-Five Youth and Elder Community Program --AmeriCorps Nine to Ninety Five (Van Buren, Maine) -- access info on Service Year
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Dec. 17: Main Street Fellow -- multiple openings -- Main Street Fellows AmeriCorps Program (community resilience) -- access info on Service Year
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Jan. 20, 2022: Energy Efficiency Coordinator -- Maine Energy AmeriCorps Program (green energy education) -- access info on Service Year
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Now live on our website! Stay up to date on all-things Maine Climate Corps and Maine Service Fellows. Access more info on the Climate Corps here and on Service Fellows here.
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Wanted: Dedicated individuals who want promote the development of service as a strategy: We have several openings on our citizen-led commission for community service. If you or someone in your network is driven to better maine communities throughout the state, please let us know! Just contact Maryalice Crofton, Volunteer Maine Executive Director, via email at Maryalice.Crofton@maine.gov. Check out the types of representatives we're in search of below.
- Experience in the promoting of adults aged 55 and over in National Service and Volunteerism
- An individual age 16 to 25 who is a participant in a service program for youth
- A representative of the state's volunteer community (two openings)
- An expert in the delivery of human services in communities
- A representative of a community-based organization
- An expert in the delivery of educational services to communities and people
- A representative of public safety
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The American Red Cross is offering a series of virtual volunteer fairs for you to learn about urgent volunteer opportunities this season. These sessions are intended for existing Red Cross volunteers AND the general public who are interested in learning more about the many ways of serving with the Red Cross. These needs include local disaster responders, blood drive volunteers, department and administrative support among others. We are offering two sessions. First on Tuesday, November 2nd from 5-6 p.m. and the second session on Wednesday, November 3rd from 12-1pm. Please register for a session to receive the virtual meeting link or call in number by emailing VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.
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ICYMI -- Survey responses shed light on impact of COVID-19 on nonprofit volunteer base in Maine: The responses to the survey, conducted by the Data Innovation Project on behalf of Volunteer Maine, reveal "that COVID-19 volunteering at (the responding agencies) organization’s decreased and some opportunities were severely limited." Use the following link to access the survey and view a conversation with Data Innovation Project Director, Sarah Goan -- click here.
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Bringing together Maine's volunteer leaders: If you are responsible for leading volunteerism initiatives within an organization, we invite you to join the Maine Volunteer Managers Network. It takes a collaborative effort to strengthen the impact of community service. Meetings will be held each month, with the first taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 12 p.m. Learn more and get a seat at the virtual table by visiting our website -- access info here.
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Pursuing your CVA? We will be hosting a study group for those interested in receiving a Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). A CVA signals a commitment to excellence and demonstrate the knowledge needed to competently attract, onboard, and support dedicated volunteers and community members. Access all of the details on our website -- click here.
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Sharing a message from our friends at the National Youth Leadership Council! Whether you are a teacher, administrator, afterschool program coordinator, university faculty member, foundation program officer, or a youth leader, the National Service-Learning Conference is designed for you. Use the shared post below to access more info about the 2022 conference, which will be offered virtually and in person! Access more info here.
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Working together across centuries: While on a historical outing led by I Know ME AmeriCorps member, Jack Deslippe, a group of middle and high school students channeled the spirit of volunteerism and helped to pull a sunk sailboat out of Belfast Harbor. To learn more about the educational adventure and view photos, check out the following blog post on our website -- click here.
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Thank you, AmeriCorps Resilience Corps Members: Serving to support the efforts of the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), this inaugural class of Resilience Corps Members strengthened communities by improving public transportation, taking real action to protect the climate, promoting racial equity and helping to bridge the digital divide. Don't just take our word for it, use the following link to read the reflections of members in their own words -- click here.
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Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service -- visit our website
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