The mission of Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, is to foster and inspire community service and volunteerism to address critical needs in the State of Maine.
NOTICE: Regular Business Meeting
Friday, October 17, 2025
Maine Govt East Campus, 19 Elkins Lane Rm 110, Augusta, ME 04333
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Virtually using this link:https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81734605546
All business meetings are open to the public who may attend either in person or using the link above.
The parking lot for 19 Elkins Lane faces the former Eastside Wellness Center and Harlow Building. Entrance to Elkins is through the Williams Pavilion. Use Arsenal Street to enter the campus.
This image of the location shows the building on the campus.
Map for Driving Directions
Public Comment: Anyone who wishes to participate in the public comment using technology is asked to register by sending an email to Service.Commission@maine.gov by 5 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Individuals who will be present in the meeting room do not need to register.
- Agenda
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Business Meeting Agenda
- Reports & Drafts
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Meeting Schedules
To facilitate board communication and assure compliance with the requirements for public notice, all Volunteer Maine meetings and work sessions will be posted on this site's Calendar as well as the State of Maine Legislative Calendar.
Task Force chairs are asked to check the dates/times/locations for their groups and notify staff of any changes.
As Volunteer Maine adds new staff and commissioners, we hope this central posting will help us all avoid "double booking" and, at the same time, make communication with partners smoother.
Minutes
1. Business meeting minutes: September Board Meeting Minutes
2. Executive Committee meeting: October 7, 2025
3. Grant Selection and Performance: Report at meeting
4. Communications: Report at meeting
5. Public Policy: Report at meeting
6. Service Programs: October 14, 2025
7. IEA: Report at Meeting
Team Report:
Public Information Officer: Vacant Position
Grant Officer: Current
Program Development and Training Officer: Current
Program Officer, Special Initiatives: Current
Volunteer Services Coordinator, Maine Service Fellows: Current
Background
These items are either background for some of the discussions and/or at the Commission meeting or information on national or regional issues that may impact the Commission.
- Commish's Quiz
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Commissioner Quiz
More than a contest, this is part of the "in-service education" for Commission board members.
Commission Members should: email their response before 5 pm Thursday, October 16, 2025!
Send your answers to Service.Commission@maine.gov. All correct answers will be well rewarded at the meeting.
This Month's Challenge!
Question: Why are Volunteer Maine's AmeriCorps programs and grants not affected by the government shutdown?