August 2026

Volunteer Services Coordinator
Major Projects:

  • Onboard and supervise new AmeriCorps Ending Hunger Corps VISTA to support HR1 programming related to volunteerism and eligibility for entitlements.
  • Continuing to develop skills in providing Service Enterprise Training. Working with Brick Store Museum on accreditation.
  • Close P-Card, transfer this responsibility to Management Analyst 1
  • Participated in the Resilient Maine Steering Committee meeting.
  • Submitted invoicing report for NOAA CRRC Grant to GOPIF.
  • Completed State Service Strategy Listening Sessions.
  • Attended workgroup meetings through ASC for Workforce Development and Volunteer Engagement.
  • Supported engagement process for stakeholder meetings.
  • Participated in Service Programs Task Force meeting.
  • Reviewed invoicing, process expense reports for MSF, weekly timesheet management for MSFs.
  • Continue to review and revise technical issues with the Certificate in Management of Volunteers course.
  • Met with volunteer managers individually to provide targeted support and information, and fielded calls and emails with technical support questions.
  • With Lucy Martin, supported onboarding of new PIO for VM.
  • Post and interview candidates for VISTA position to support HR1 programming.
  • Participate on interview panel for Community Housing Coordinator with HOP team.
  • Participated in the Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference planning committee.
  • Attended MCCS and MOCA staff meetings, lunch & learns, weekly check-ins with Executive Director Gleixner-Hayat and attended monthly Commission Business meeting.
  • Presented at NOAA CRRC in-person quarterly meeting on Deer Isle re: Maine Service Fellows.
  • Lead monthly cohort meetings for Maine Service Fellows
  • Hold monthly 1-1 supervision meetings with Maine Service Fellows

Issues to be aware of:

  • Upcoming travel for site visits
  • MSF retreat will be in Van Buren in September
  • MMA Conference is in October
  • Site Host applications for MSF open in September

Major focus of effort in new month/Ongoing:

  • Overhauling CMV course and resubmitting it.
  • Outreach to possible site hosts for Maine Service Fellows
  • Work with Brickstore Museum around Service Enterprise Coaching.
  • Increase engagement in the Maine Volunteer Managers Network through in-person and virtual meeting opportunities.
  • Support Volunteer Maine’s engagement in the development of resources and guidance for SNAP/MaineCare service requirements.
  • Support development of application for Service United grant
  • Support development of VGF grant program