Major Projects:
- Maine Climate Corps Network currently has 6 programs enrolled and 2 pending. The application period is now closed and will re-open in the Spring.
- Explored federal funding opportunities to support Maine Climate Corps; in conversation with partners about collaborative grant proposals.
- Expert in evaluation delivered training to Climate Corps Oversight Task Force.
- Supported Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference, AmeriCorps Celebration of Service and Service Project, and hosted a tour with the Portland Parks Department exploring community engagement/volunteerism in parks programming.
- Delivered information session for AmeriCorps State Competitive RFA and compiled Q&A summary.
- Ongoing:
- Continue to support Maine Climate Corps grantee with program development and operation and reporting.
- Met with contacts in local government, state government, federal government, Maine organizations, and national service programs.
- Attended ASC Climate Corps workgroup.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings.
- Met with potential applicants for AmeriCorps grants and conducted outreach.
- Attended Maine Municipal Association conference to educate municipal officials about Volunteer Maine programs.
- Attended Lifelong Maine Housing Matters conference.
- Attend Commission retreat.
- Met with Maine Service Fellow Coordinator regarding transition items.
Upcoming Project Focus:
- Plan for potential Federal funding opportunities for climate corps.
- Continuing to meet and have calls with representatives of Maine organizations, national service, state government, etc.
- Participate in Community Resilience Climate Council workgroup.
- Develop resources for Maine Climate Corps Network.
- Run AmeriCorps Grant Competition including peer review and grants task force review.
- Plan for Maine Service Fellow tasks.
- Attend Maine Youth Leadership Conference and deliver workshop